ICYMI: New York Attorney General Letitia James sues Trump Administration over unlawful USDA funding conditions

ALBANY, NY- New York Attorney General Letitia James and 20 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit this week against the Trump administration to block sweeping conditions imposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that jeopardize billions of dollars in funding for critical state programs.

According to James’ office, this lawsuit challenges USDA’s new “2026 Conditions,” which force states to comply with vague and unlawful policy requirements or risk losing essential funding for programs that feed families, support farmers, and protect communities.

Attorney General James and the coalition are asking the court to block these conditions and protect states’ access to funding already approved by Congress.

“The federal government cannot hold critical funding hostage to force states to comply with vague, ideological directives,” said Attorney General James.

“These new conditions put essential programs at risk and cause chaos for states that rely on this funding to feed families, support farmers, and keep communities safe. I will keep fighting to protect New Yorkers and ensure they receive the resources they depend on.”

Read a copy of the lawsuit here.

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