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20-State Lawsuit Challenges DOJ Rule on Victim Grants

10/3/2025

Summary

Story summary

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a multistate lawsuit challenging a Department of Justice rule.
New York Attorney General Letitia James leads a 20-state coalition.
Rule would block grants for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, taking effect October 31, 2025.
The suit argues the Administrative Procedure Act was violated by failing to justify the policy change.

History

Historical Context

The establishment of the United Nations in 1945 aimed to foster international cooperation and safeguard human rights. In 2020, the U.S. allocated over $1 billion to combat domestic violence and human trafficking. Currently, Arizona and New York's Attorneys General are challenging a Department of Justice rule that jeopardizes these essential grants, highlighting ongoing conflicts between state and federal authority in protecting vulnerable populations.

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Story summary

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a multistate lawsuit challenging a Department of Justice rule.
New York Attorney General Letitia James leads a 20-state coalition.
Rule would block grants for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, taking effect October 31, 2025.
The suit argues the Administrative Procedure Act was violated by failing to justify the policy change.

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