William Tong

State attorneys general are increasingly handling consumer protection duties as federal oversight, particularly from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, is reduced under President Donald Trump. Both Republican and Democratic AGs are collaborating to address high prices, antitrust violations, and deceptive business practices, with Connecticut AG William Tong leading a national affordability campaign.

State attorneys general are increasingly taking on consumer protection roles as federal oversight under President Trump diminishes. This shift follows the dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and rising concerns about high prices for housing, groceries, and fuel. Bipartisan efforts by state AGs include investigating businesses for antitrust violations and deceptive practices.

State attorneys general are taking on expanded consumer protection roles as federal oversight declines under President Trump. This includes addressing high prices, investigating businesses, and enforcing laws against antitrust violations and deceptive practices. The shift follows Trump's efforts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and reduce federal consumer protections.

State attorneys general are increasing consumer protection efforts as federal oversight decreases under President Donald Trump, who has reduced the authority of agencies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. This shift has led to bipartisan collaboration among state AGs to address high prices, deceptive practices, and antitrust violations through state and federal laws.

State attorneys general are increasing consumer protection efforts amid high prices and reduced federal oversight under President Trump. Legal experts note a shift in responsibility to states following the dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and growing concerns over affordability.

State attorneys general are taking on expanded consumer protection roles as federal oversight diminishes under Trump's policies, including the dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Both Republican and Democratic AGs are collaborating to address high prices, deceptive practices, and affordability concerns through state and federal laws.

State attorneys general are increasing consumer protection efforts as federal oversight under President Trump has decreased, leading to higher prices. They are collaborating across parties to address issues like price gouging and deceptive practices, with Connecticut's AG launching a national affordability campaign. The dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has shifted responsibility to states, prompting businesses to adapt to evolving state regulations.

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has joined a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over withheld federal grants for school-based mental health services. The Department of Education is attempting to end the grants, which were established by the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, by citing a different administrative law provision after a prior court ruling forced the release of some funds.

Legal challenges continue over a proposed federal mail-in voting rule stemming from President Donald Trump's March 31 executive order, which aims to restrict mail-in ballots to individuals verified as citizens. Two federal judges have blocked the order, while voting rights groups and Democrats argue it risks disenfranchising voters and violates election laws. The U.S. Postal Service is appealing the court decisions.

Legal challenges continue over a federal mail-in voting rule proposed under President Donald Trump's March 31 executive order, which aims to create a citizenship verification list for elections. Two federal judges have blocked the order, while voting rights groups and Connecticut's attorney general argue it risks disenfranchising voters and violates election administration principles.

A legal battle over a federal mail-in voting rule proposed under President Donald Trump's executive order continues, with opponents arguing it risks disenfranchising voters and violating election laws. Two federal judges have blocked the rule, while the U.S. Postal Service and voting rights groups challenge its implementation. The administration claims the measure aims to verify voter eligibility, but critics call it unconstitutional.

The U.S. Justice Department sued Connecticut and New Haven over sanctuary policies, alleging they violate federal immigration laws. Defendants include state officials Ned Lamont and William Tong, and New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker, who deny wrongdoing and claim their policies are legal.