‘We were ready’: Democratic attorneys general lead fight to stop Trump
As some elected leaders choose to play nice with the president, Democratic AGs have done the opposite – to impressive effectSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxFour Democratic attorneys general, sitting in their offices from New York to California with...
<p>As some elected leaders choose to play nice with the president, Democratic AGs have done the opposite – to impressive effect</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STANDFIRST&utm_campaign=BN22326&utm_content=signup&utm_term=standfirst&utm_source=GUARDIAN_WEB">Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox</a></p></li></ul><p>Four Democratic attorneys general, sitting in their offices from New York to California with state flags and books behind them, announced a new lawsuit on Thursday, alleging the president, yet again, had broken the law by attempting to create new tariffs without congressional approval.</p><p>It’s a now familiar scene for the group of top law-enforcement officials who have collectively filed more than 50 lawsuits against the Trump administration, serving as a counterweight to the president’s quest to expand his power and circumvent the constitution.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/07/democratic-attorneys-general-trump">Continue reading...</a>
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