Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 1d

The attack on New York AG Letitia James is nothing more than political retaliation from the Trump Administration.

My office, along with 22 Democratic AGs, stands with AG James as we work to defend the rule of law and protect our democracy from those who try to undermine it.

A blue graphic with title text that says, "AG Campbell's joint statement condemning the prosecution of New York AG Letitia James" under that text is a portion of joint statement that reads "Since a New York State judge found Donald Trump liable for years of business fraud and illegal dealings in
a case led by Attorney General James, Mr. Trump has repeatedly broadcast his desire to arrest and prosecute her. Mr. Trump has now done just that—demanding an indictment of Attorney General James even though the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Erik Siebert resigned rather than seeking an indictment. We stand in solidarity with Attorney General James and others who have been targeted for reasons wholly antithetical to the pursuit of justice. rule of law prevails and to resist the further corrosion of our system of justice.” At the bottom left corner is AG Campbell's signature, written name, and title.

2 9 28

Reposted by AG Andrea Joy Campbell

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 3d

While the Trump Administration continues to weaponize the National Guard to provoke disorder, silence dissent, and instill fear, we’re fighting back.

I’m teaming up with Dem AGs and governors across the country to support a challenge in court against this unlawful deployment in Illinois.

3 11 49

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 3d

While the Trump Administration continues to weaponize the National Guard to provoke disorder, silence dissent, and instill fear, we’re fighting back.

I’m teaming up with Dem AGs and governors across the country to support a challenge in court against this unlawful deployment in Illinois.

3 11 49

Reposted by AG Andrea Joy Campbell

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 3d

This National Banned Book Week, we’re celebrating the freedom to read stories that reflect the diverse communities that make up our country.

You can try to ban books, but you can't ban ideas - enjoy some of my personal recommendations.

Graphic with a circle of book spines. In the middle is text reading “Banned Books recommended by your Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell to expand your horizons and honor stories that challenge, inspire, and celebrate the voices that shape our communities.

Graphic with the covers for I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou and The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison.

Graphic with the covers for Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe and All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson.

Graphic with the covers for To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and Go Tell it on the Mountain by James Baldwin.

1 10 22

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 3d

This National Banned Book Week, we’re celebrating the freedom to read stories that reflect the diverse communities that make up our country.

You can try to ban books, but you can't ban ideas - enjoy some of my personal recommendations.

1 10 22

Reposted by AG Andrea Joy Campbell

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 5d

Let’s call this what it is: the President of the United States directing federal prosecution for his personal political agenda.

I stand with AG James — as we all should, for the sake of our democracy.

New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 5d

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

7 35 150

Reposted by AG Andrea Joy Campbell

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 5d

Censorship is an attempt to rewrite history - to erase culture, context, and voices.

This Banned Book Week, this is your reminder that Massachusetts will always fight to protect freedom of speech and expression.

1 7 30

Reposted by AG Andrea Joy Campbell

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 4d

The President does not have the authority to arbitrarily and categorically shut down lawful programs simply because he dislikes them.

I'm teaming up with Dem AGs to support a challenge to Trump's executive orders that unlawfully target our trans community and DEIA initiatives.

1 7 25

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 4d

The President does not have the authority to arbitrarily and categorically shut down lawful programs simply because he dislikes them.

I'm teaming up with Dem AGs to support a challenge to Trump's executive orders that unlawfully target our trans community and DEIA initiatives.

1 7 25

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 5d

Censorship is an attempt to rewrite history - to erase culture, context, and voices.

This Banned Book Week, this is your reminder that Massachusetts will always fight to protect freedom of speech and expression.

1 7 30

Reposted by AG Andrea Joy Campbell

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 6d

We won a preliminary injunction to stop two waste management companies from illegally dumping sewage into the Blackstone wetlands.

My office will keep working to protect our environment from bad actors.

13 95

Reposted by AG Andrea Joy Campbell

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 5d

NEW: I'm teaming up with Dem AGs and Govs across the country to file a court brief supporting Oregon's challenge against Trump's deployment of the National Guard to their state.

The President is responsible for provoking fear and chaos - we must push back against this reckless abuse of power.

10 53 230

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 5d

Let’s call this what it is: the President of the United States directing federal prosecution for his personal political agenda.

I stand with AG James — as we all should, for the sake of our democracy.

New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 5d

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

7 35 150

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 5d

NEW: I'm teaming up with Dem AGs and Govs across the country to file a court brief supporting Oregon's challenge against Trump's deployment of the National Guard to their state.

The President is responsible for provoking fear and chaos - we must push back against this reckless abuse of power.

10 53 230

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 6d

We won a preliminary injunction to stop two waste management companies from illegally dumping sewage into the Blackstone wetlands.

My office will keep working to protect our environment from bad actors.

13 95

Reposted by AG Andrea Joy Campbell

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 7d

The Trump administration’s attempt to bully states into complying with its cruel immigration policies won’t work.

My office will continue to hold this Administration accountable and defend our residents.

A photo of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell holding a microphone while speaking to an audience. A headline clipped from an Associated Press article at the bottom of the graphic reads, "States say Trump administration has backed off ICE cooperation requirement for victims' funds"

1 11 54

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 7d

The Trump administration’s attempt to bully states into complying with its cruel immigration policies won’t work.

My office will continue to hold this Administration accountable and defend our residents.

1 11 54

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 11d

This ruling affirms what we have long known to be true: Birthright citizenship is a constitutional right, and the President does not have the authority to take it away.

I am confident as this case continues through the courts that this blatantly unconstitutional order will never take effect.

Reuters @reuters.com · 11d

Second US appeals court rejects Trump's order curtailing birthright citizenship reut.rs/4nCUhyO

Second US appeals court rejects Trump's order curtailing birthright citizenship

President Donald Trump's effort to curtail birthright citizenship was declared unconstitutional by a second U.S. appeals court on Friday, handing him another defeat on a core piece of his hardline immigration agenda whose ultimate fate may lay with the U.S. Supreme Court.

reut.rs

4 21

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 11d

While Donald Trump has been busy shutting down the federal government, we've been busy in court stopping the DOJ from imposing illegal restrictions on nearly $1.4 billion in VOCA grants.

We will keep fighting to protect the funding that helps survivors and victims of crimes rebuild their lives.

3 13

Reposted by AG Andrea Joy Campbell

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 13d

Massachusetts thrives because of the perspectives and talents international students bring to our Commonwealth.

DHS's proposed restrictions on student visas will hurt our economy, industries, and communities. Earlier this week, I joined my fellow AGs to push back against this reckless move.

A beige graphic with an image depicting a passport and visa with a map of the United States of America in the background is at the bottom of the page. Title text in red reads "Here's what limiting student visas means for Massachusetts:" Five bullet points under which read, "- Approx. $3.9 billion in revenue stripped from MA economy
- Losing thousands of local jobs - from universities to biotech startups
- Jeopardizing the enrollment of some 82,000 students in MA, which is the fourth largest international student body in the country
- Loss of innovation and international talent across industries
- Could lead to a rise in tuition for American students"

1 14 33

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 12d

I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Senator Ed Kennedy, a Lowell native and dedicated public servant whose passion and dedication made Massachusetts a better place for every resident across the Commonwealth.

My condolences and prayers are with his wife and family.

1 44

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 13d

Massachusetts thrives because of the perspectives and talents international students bring to our Commonwealth.

DHS's proposed restrictions on student visas will hurt our economy, industries, and communities. Earlier this week, I joined my fellow AGs to push back against this reckless move.

1 14 33

Reposted by AG Andrea Joy Campbell

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 13d

The federal government may be shut down, but this office is still hard at work.

The Trump Administration is attempting to put unlawful conditions on funding that supports survivors of domestic abuse and other violent crimes in the name of their inhumane immigration enforcement.

We're suing.

A blue and yellow graphic with a photo of the back of two women, the woman on the right is presumably consoling the other with her hand on the shoulder. Title text on the graphic reads "We're Suing the U.S. Department of Justice for blocking funding for grants that support survivors of domestic violence and other violent crimes"

A graphic with a blue and white gradient, "The Trump Administration’s attempt to block states from using Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant funds to provide services to undocumented immigrants would only cause additional harms to individuals who are already suffering from the unimaginable.

For decades, the VOCA and VAWA grant programs have enabled states to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other violent crimes. The grants fund services such as legal representation in family court, relocation and housing assistance, compensation for medical bills and funeral costs, and other civil legal services."

1 16 61

Reposted by AG Andrea Joy Campbell

Elliot Williams @elliotwilliams.bsky.social · 13d

Great having you on the show, AG Campbell!

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 17d

Last week, I joined Elliot Williams on SiriusXM to talk about the Trump Administration’s cruel immigration policies.

While this White House continues to stoke fear in our communities, my office will keep working to protect the rights of every resident, regardless of their immigration status.

3 5

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 13d

The federal government may be shut down, but this office is still hard at work.

The Trump Administration is attempting to put unlawful conditions on funding that supports survivors of domestic abuse and other violent crimes in the name of their inhumane immigration enforcement.

We're suing.

1 16 61