Democratic State Attorneys General Rise to the Challenge
The resistance meets daily on Microsoft Teams. The country’s 23 Democratic state attorneys general log on at 4pm ET for a confidential video chat to coordinate their plans for pushing back against the Trump administration.
The American left has faced challenges during Trump 2.0. Mass protests have not emerged, and donors to progressive causes are less generous. Elected officials have yielded to labor unions and advocacy organizations.
Attorneys General as the Last Line of Defense
The attorneys general see themselves as the last backstop between the people and the president. Their multi-state lawsuits have stopped the president from revoking birthright citizenship and cutting off money for medical research.
Democratic AGs are the only group united to prevent unconstitutional actions from continuing.
Strategic Collaboration and Preparedness
The attorneys general have developed a plan to respond to Trump’s policy blitzkrieg. They recognize the importance of coordinated action and preparation for potential legal battles.
They began asking their states for resources to hire more lawyers and be ready for challenges to Trump’s actions.
Legal Challenges and Collective Action
Democratic attorneys general have filed numerous suits against the Trump administration. They have challenged policies on citizenship, funding freezes, and other controversial actions.
Their suits aim to uphold the law and protect the rights of citizens affected by the administration’s decisions.
Strengthening Legal Resources
States are expanding their legal operations to play a larger role in litigation. Attorneys general are requesting more resources from their legislatures to hire additional staff and handle the increasing caseload.
Efforts are underway to match each executive action with a legal response, ensuring the administration is held accountable.
Building a Strong Legal Defense
The attorneys general are preparing for ongoing legal battles against the Trump administration. They are focusing on hiring more lawyers, securing funding, and refining their strategies to match the pace of the administration.
Emily Ngo, Shia Kapos, Matt Friedman, and Kelly Garrity contributed to this article.
