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The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) have launched an investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James' office, focusing on whether she violated President Donald Trump's civil rights through civil lawsuits against him and his businesses.

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The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) have launched an investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James' office, focusing on whether she violated President Donald Trump's civil rights through civil lawsuits against him and his businesses.

The probe, which is being conducted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York, also examines whether the National Rifle Association's rights were violated by her civil suits. The grand jury investigationhas been convened in Albany, New York.

The probe, which is being conducted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York, also examines whether the National Rifle Association's rights were violated by her civil suits. The grand jury investigationhas been convened in Albany, New York.

James successfully sued Trump and his company over alleged fraudulent misrepresentations of his wealth and financial statements, with a judge awarding her office over $300 million in the case. The amount has since grown to over $500 million with interest during Trump's appeal.

James successfully sued Trump and his company over alleged fraudulent misrepresentations of his wealth and financial statements, with a judge awarding her office over $300 million in the case. The amount has since grown to over $500 million with interest during Trump's appeal.

James also pursued civil litigation against the NRA and its leadership with mixed results, successfully winning a civil fraud case against longtime NRA head Wayne LaPierre in 2024. A jury convicted LaPierre of diverting millions of dollars from the gun group for his personal lifestyle, though a judge struck down James' claims seeking the dissolution of the NRA.</span

James also pursued civil litigation against the NRA and its leadership with mixed results, successfully winning a civil fraud case against longtime NRA head Wayne LaPierre in 2024. A jury convicted LaPierre of diverting millions of dollars from the gun group for his personal lifestyle, though a judge struck down James' claims seeking the dissolution of the NRA.

In addition, the U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has appointed Ed Martin, a former interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., to investigate mortgage fraud allegations against James and U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.).

In addition, the U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has appointed Ed Martin, a former interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., to investigate mortgage fraud allegations against James and U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.).

Previously, the Federal Housing Agency (FHFA) raised accusations against James for allegedly falsifying mortgage documents, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.improvethenews.org/story/2025/fbi-launches-criminal-probe-into-ny-ag-letitia-james">leading the FBI and DOJ to begin an investigation</a>.

Previously, the Federal Housing Agency (FHFA) raised accusations against James for allegedly falsifying mortgage documents, leading the FBI and DOJ to begin an investigation.

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James successfully sued Trump and his company over alleged fraudulent misrepresentations of his wealth and financial statements, with a judge awarding her office over $300 million in the case. The amount has since grown to over $500 million with interest, and Trump is appealing the judgment.</span

James successfully sued Trump and his company over alleged fraudulent misrepresentations of his wealth and financial statements, with a judge awarding her office over $300 million in the case. The amount has since grown to over $500 million with interest, and Trump is appealing the judgment.

The Justice Department has issued two grand jury subpoenas to James' office seeking information about her investigations into the Trump Organization and the National Rifle Association. A grand jury investigation has been convened in Albany, New York, examining potential deprivation of rights allegations against Trump.</span

The Justice Department has issued two grand jury subpoenas to James' office seeking information about her investigations into the Trump Organization and the National Rifle Association. A grand jury investigation has been convened in Albany, New York, examining potential deprivation of rights allegations against Trump.

The investigation represents at least the second probe by the Trump administration involving James, as Justice Department and FBI officials previously opened a federal criminal investigation into allegations that she made false claims in mortgage applications. James' attorney described those documents as mistakes and called the allegations part of President Trump's revenge tour against the Attorney General.</span

The investigation represents at least the second probe by the Trump administration involving James, as Justice Department and FBI officials previously opened a federal criminal investigation into allegations that she made false claims in mortgage applications. James' attorney described those documents as mistakes and called the allegations part of President Trump's revenge tour against the Attorney General.

James' spokesperson stated that any weaponization of the justice system should disturb every American, while her personal attorney Abbe Lowell called the investigation the most blatant example of the administration carrying out political retribution. The Justice Department declined to comment on the investigation, and it remains unclear how far along the probe is or what evidence has been gathered.</span

James' spokesperson stated that any weaponization of the justice system should disturb every American, while her personal attorney Abbe Lowell called the investigation the most blatant example of the administration carrying out political retribution. The Justice Department declined to comment on the investigation, and it remains unclear how far along the probe is or what evidence has been gathered.

The DOJ probe represents a dangerous weaponization of federal law enforcement to target a state official who was simply doing her job. James won legitimate civil fraud cases against Trump and the NRA through proper legal channels, securing hundreds of millions in penalties for actual financial misconduct. This investigation is clearly political retaliation designed to intimidate prosecutors who hold powerful figures accountable.

The DOJ probe represents a dangerous weaponization of federal law enforcement to target a state official who was simply doing her job. James won legitimate civil fraud cases against Trump and the NRA through proper legal channels, securing hundreds of millions in penalties for actual financial misconduct. This investigation is clearly political retaliation designed to intimidate prosecutors who hold powerful figures accountable.

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The hunter has become the hunted, as James, who openly and illegally campaigned on targeting Trump before she took office, is now going to face some long-overdue accountability. James showed clear political bias that violated his constitutional rights and her civil fraud case was nothing more than weaponized lawfare designed to interfere with the 2024 election.

The hunter has become the hunted, as James, who openly and illegally campaigned on targeting Trump before she took office, is now going to face some long-overdue accountability. James showed clear political bias that violated his constitutional rights and her civil fraud case was nothing more than weaponized lawfare designed to interfere with the 2024 election.

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This is an unprecedented intervention in state business and an examples of a dangerous weaponization of federal law enforcement to target an official who was simply doing her job. As opposed to James' cases against Trump and the NRA, these investigations are clearly prejudiced based on comments Trump and his supporters made before he returned to office about prosecuting people who investigated him.

This is an unprecedented intervention in state business and an examples of a dangerous weaponization of federal law enforcement to target an official who was simply doing her job. As opposed to James' cases against Trump and the NRA, these investigations are clearly prejudiced based on comments Trump and his supporters made before he returned to office about prosecuting people who investigated him.

There's a 47% chance the U.S. DOJ will announce an investigation or prosecution of a Democrat who served as president, vice president, congressional leader, whip or impeachment manager before Jan. 1, 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 47% chance the U.S. DOJ will announce an investigation or prosecution of a Democrat who served as president, vice president, congressional leader, whip or impeachment manager before Jan. 1, 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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