New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration and U.S. Department of the Treasury over unauthorized access to Americans’ sensitive personal data. The lawsuit alleges the Treasury Department illegally granted Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to its central payment system containing bank account details, Social Security numbers, and other private information, violating federal law and the U.S. Constitution. The coalition seeks an injunction to halt the policy and a declaration that the access expansion is unlawful and unconstitutional.
The coalition seeks a court injunction to halt the Treasury Department’s policy granting DOGE and Elon Musk access to the central payment system, a declaratory judgment that the policy is unlawful and unconstitutional, and a temporary restraining order to immediately stop unauthorized access.
In-house legal teams should review all contracts granting access to sensitive personal data (including bank account details, Social Security numbers, and other citizen data) to ensure access is strictly limited to authorized personnel with valid security clearances. Contracts with government agencies or vendors handling citizen data must include explicit prohibitions on sharing system access with unauthorized third parties, including special government employees or political appointees, and require audit logs for all data access attempts. Teams should also verify that any data access expansion clauses require prior written approval from all relevant data protection authorities to avoid unauthorized disclosure violations.
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"in violation of the Constitution"
"unauthorized access to the Treasury Department’s central payment system"
"jeopardizes Americans’ most sensitive personal information"
"February 7, 2025"
"New York Attorney General Letitia James"
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong filed a lawsuit against President Trump and the U.S. Treasury Department to stop DOGE's unauthorized access to the Treasury's central payment system, which contains sensitive personal information like bank details and Social Security numbers. The lawsuit seeks an injunction and a declaration that the new policy granting access to Elon Musk and DOGE members is unlawful and jeopardizes data security.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general to announce they will file a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Treasury and DOGE for unlawfully granting Elon Musk and DOGE staff access to sensitive personal information and payment systems. The AGs argue this unauthorized access threatens privacy rights and essential payments for millions of Americans. The lawsuit seeks to revoke access and prevent further interference.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a settlement with cryptocurrency platform Uphold HQ, Inc. for misleading investors by promoting Cred’s fraudulent CredEarn investment product as a safe, reliable savings option when it involved risky loans to uncreditworthy borrowers. Uphold will pay $5 million to harmed investors, redirect $545,189 in Cred bankruptcy proceeds to affected customers, and implement enhanced due diligence policies for third-party investment products. Uphold must also register as a broker with the Office of the Attorney General.
New York Attorney General Letitia James led a bipartisan coalition of 24 state attorneys general, Puerto Rico, and New York City in sending letters to nine major credit card companies and payment processors urging them to block transactions facilitating illegal vaping product sales. The coalition cites federal and state laws prohibiting unauthorized e-cigarette sales, particularly to youth, and requests collaboration to prevent payment networks from processing such transactions. No enforcement penalties or actions were imposed as part of this initiative.
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, leading a coalition of 40 state attorneys general, secured a jury verdict on April 15, 2026, against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for maintaining illegal monopolies in the live events industry. The jury found the companies engaged in anticompetitive practices including exclusive venue contracts, forcing competitors out of the market, and limiting artist performance choices, resulting in overcharged consumers. Remedies, including potential financial penalties and a monopoly breakup, are pending court approval.
New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 16 other states, sued the U.S. Department of Education over a new survey requiring colleges to submit extensive student data, arguing it violates the Administrative Procedure Act and threatens student privacy. The lawsuit seeks to block the mandate and prevent penalties for non-compliance.