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Va. A.G. Jones Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Illegal Tariffs
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Illegal Tariffs
Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Block Unlawful Tariffs Driving Up Costs for Virginia Consumers and Businesses
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Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop President Trump's latest attempt to impose sweeping tariffs on consumers and businesses without congressional approval.
"For more than a year, President Trump has tried to claim
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RICHMOND, Virginia, March 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Illegal Tariffs
Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Block Unlawful Tariffs Driving Up Costs for Virginia Consumers and Businesses
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Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop President Trump's latest attempt to impose sweeping tariffs on consumers and businesses without congressional approval.
"For more than a year, President Trump has tried to claimpowers he is not entitled to under the law," said Attorney General Jay Jones. "The Supreme Court already rejected this scheme once. Instead of respecting that decision, the Administration is taking further illegal actions that fly in the face of the Court's ruling. These illegal tariffs are nothing more than a tax on Virginia families and when a President tries to impose them without legal authority, it is our responsibility to step in and defend the rule of law."
Earlier this year, the Trump Administration argued that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act allowed the President to impose tariffs of any amount, on any product, from any country. The Supreme Court rejected that claim, ruling those tariffs unlawful.
Rather than accept that loss, the Administration quickly turned to a different statute -- Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 -- and imposed tariffs of up to 15 percent on most products worldwide. That provision has never been used to justify sweeping global tariffs and applies only in narrow circumstances involving serious balance-of-payments deficits, not ordinary trade deficits.
The lawsuit filed today argues the Administration's latest action once again violates federal law, disregards the constitutional role of Congress in setting trade policy, and sidesteps the procedures required under federal law.
Economists have already found that the vast majority of tariff costs fall on American consumers and businesses. A recent analysis by researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York concluded that nearly 90 percent of the costs of tariffs imposed in 2025 were paid by Americans, not foreign governments.
This year, tariffs are projected to impact Virginia's economy by increasing household costs by $400-$3,000 annually, raising unemployment by 0.3 percentage points, and destabilizing our manufacturing industry.
The case, State of Oregon, et al. v. Trump, et al., was filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade. The case is led by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Also joining the lawsuit are the attorneys general of Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and the Governor of Pennsylvania.
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Original text here: https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2975-attorney-general-jay-jones-sues-trump-administration-to-stop-latest-illegal-tariffs
Va. A.G. Jones Issues Opinion on Early Voting Implementation for Virginia Constitutional Amendment Referendum on Redistricting
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Issues Opinion on Early Voting Implementation for Virginia Constitutional Amendment Referendum on Redistricting
Today, Attorney General Jay Jones issued an Opinion, requested by Senator Scott Surovell (Fairfax) and Delegate Marcia "Cia" Price (Newport News), addressing the roles and responsibilities of local governing bodies, local electoral boards, and general registrars in implementing early voting for the Virginia Constitutional Amendment
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RICHMOND, Virginia, March 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Issues Opinion on Early Voting Implementation for Virginia Constitutional Amendment Referendum on Redistricting
Today, Attorney General Jay Jones issued an Opinion, requested by Senator Scott Surovell (Fairfax) and Delegate Marcia "Cia" Price (Newport News), addressing the roles and responsibilities of local governing bodies, local electoral boards, and general registrars in implementing early voting for the Virginia Constitutional AmendmentReferendum on Redistricting.
The Opinion makes clear that electoral boards and general registrars are required under Virginia law to provide for in-person absentee voting beginning 45 days prior to Election Day. It also makes clear that these entities have no discretion to delay, or fail to initiate early voting on that timeline, absent a valid court order expressly enjoining such administration issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.
The Opinion further states that any local resolution, regardless of a locality's stated justification, that attempts to prevent election officials from implementing in-person absentee voting is inconsistent with state law and therefore legally invalid.
"Under Virginia law, electoral boards and general registrars must provide for in-person absentee voting beginning 45 days prior to Election Day and possess no discretion to delay or fail to initiate voting on this timeline outside a valid court order expressly enjoining such administration and issued by a court of competent jurisdiction," said Attorney General Jay Jones. "This Opinion makes clear that any local resolution attempting to disenfranchise its own people by preventing election officials from implementing in-person absentee voting contradicts state law and is legally invalid."
Election Day for the Virginia Constitutional Amendment Referendum on Redistricting is April 21, 2026. Virginians may cast ballots early in person across Virginia beginning Friday, March 6, 2026. Please see the Virginia State Board of Elections for more information on voting information (https://jayjones.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5682329ec900595837237839&id=30a792190c&e=694029681c).
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Original text here: https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2972-attorney-general-jay-jones-issues-opinion-on-early-voting-implementation-for-virginia-constitutional-amendment-referendum-on-redistricting
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 6 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most recent efforts to increase tariffs worldwide without congressional approval.
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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 6 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most recent efforts to increase tariffs worldwide without congressional approval.
"Like mosteverything this President does, his imposition of tariffs has been fraught with chaos, and Americans are literally paying the price," said Attorney General Neronha. "While I may not always agree with the Supreme Court's decisions, they recently made clear, in no uncertain terms, that the President cannot unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs. As I've said many times before, the Trump Administration would do well to brush up on the Constitution, which grants Congress the power to levy taxes and regulate foreign commerce, not the President. Americans don't want economic uncertainty, they want stability; something which is severely lacking in this Administration. Americans shouldn't have to pay more on goods because of the erratic whims of one man, and we will fight to make sure they don't."
For more than a year, President Trump has inflicted chaos on the American economy by imposing tariffs without the legal authority to do so. Initially, the President claimed that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) allowed him to impose tariffs of any amount, on any product, from any country, for any length of time. Two weeks ago, the Supreme Court rejected that argument, concluding that the IEEPA tariffs were unlawful.
Rather than accepting that loss in court, President Trump immediately turned to a separate law that has never been used before--Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974--and announced 15 percent tariffs on most products worldwide, seemingly to address trade deficits. But Section 122 does not apply. That law authorizes tariffs in limited circumstances, including when there are "large and serious balance-of-payments deficits." Notably, a trade deficit is not a balance-of-payment deficit, meaning that once again the President is acting unlawfully.
A recent analysis by researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York concluded that nearly 90 percent of the costs of tariffs in 2025 were paid by American consumers and businesses. By imposing another round of price increases on American consumers and businesses, President Trump is doubling down on failed economic policies.
Today's lawsuit, filed in the United States Court of International Trade, challenges this latest round of tariffs. The complaint contends that these actions by President Trump and his administration violate the law, upend constitutional separation of powers, and violate the Administrative Procedure Act.
Joining Attorney General Neronha in filing this lawsuit are the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin, as well as Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.
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Original text here: https://riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-coalition-sue-trump-administration-stop-latest-round
Md. A.G. Brown Announces Settlement Agreement For $1,985,198 in Restitution With LifeBridge Health
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Settlement Agreement For $1,985,198 in Restitution with LifeBridge Health
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that his Consumer Protection Division (the Division) has entered into a settlement agreement with LifeBridge Health, Inc. (LifeBridge) concerning hospital fees (known as outpatient facility fees) charged prior to July 1, 2021, which is the date on which the Facility Fee Right-to-Know Act took effect and established
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Settlement Agreement For $1,985,198 in Restitution with LifeBridge Health
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that his Consumer Protection Division (the Division) has entered into a settlement agreement with LifeBridge Health, Inc. (LifeBridge) concerning hospital fees (known as outpatient facility fees) charged prior to July 1, 2021, which is the date on which the Facility Fee Right-to-Know Act took effect and establishedcertain standards for notices regarding such fees. The settlement addresses the Division's concerns regarding the notices given to patients about such fees.
The Division alleged that consumers were not adequately informed that they would be subject to the facility fees. LifeBridge denied that patients had been inadequately informed, but has agreed to pay $1,985,198.90 in restitution to patients who paid out-of-pocket for fees charged by certain LifeBridge hospital clinics for clinic services that were received prior to the date on which the Facility Fee Right-to-Know Act took effect, when such services also were available at a non-hospital facility owned or operated by a LifeBridge affiliate where the consumer would not have incurred a facility fee. Eligible patients should expect to receive a refund check from LifeBridge over the course of the next six months.
Consumers with questions regarding the settlement may call 410-576-6571.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Announces-Settlement-Agreement-For-,985,198-in-Restitution-with-LifeBridge-Health-.aspx
Ga. A.G. Carr: Four Indicted for $53k Fraud Targeting Georgia Department of Driver Services
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 6 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Carr: Four Indicted for $53k Fraud Targeting Georgia Department of Driver Services
Defendants charged in Fulton, Muscogee, Stewart and DeKalb counties
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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit has obtained indictments against four individuals in Fulton, Muscogee, Stewart and DeKalb counties. As asserted in the indictments, the defendants fraudulently created and forged Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) checks,
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ATLANTA, Georgia, March 6 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Carr: Four Indicted for $53k Fraud Targeting Georgia Department of Driver Services
Defendants charged in Fulton, Muscogee, Stewart and DeKalb counties
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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit has obtained indictments against four individuals in Fulton, Muscogee, Stewart and DeKalb counties. As asserted in the indictments, the defendants fraudulently created and forged Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) checks,improperly using DDS information, and deposited those checks into personal bank accounts. The bogus checks from all four indictments total $53,616.02. The defendants did not have any employment or business relations with DDS.
"We're fighting to ensure every tax dollar is protected - not pocketed by criminals," said Carr. "Let me be clear - if you steal from the State and hardworking Georgians, you will be identified and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Fraud and theft won't be tolerated, no matter the amount."
These cases were investigated by the Attorney General's White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit with the assistance of DDS.
Fulton County Indictment
On Feb. 17, 2026, the Attorney General's White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit presented evidence to a Fulton County Grand Jury, resulting in the indictment* of Ashanti Asberry.
Specifically, Asberry is facing the following charges.
Ashanti Asberry, 26, of Lawrenceville:
* 1 count of Theft by Taking
* 1 count of Forgery
Muscogee County Indictment
On Oct. 21, 2025, the Attorney General's White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit presented evidence to a Muscogee County Grand Jury, resulting in the indictment* of Aieriana Turner.
Specifically, Turner is facing the following charges.
Aieriana Turner, 25, of Columbus:
* 2 counts of Theft by Taking
* 2 counts of Forgery
Stewart County Indictment
On Sept. 15, 2025, the Attorney General's White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit presented evidence to a Stewart County Grand Jury, resulting in the indictment* of Nakesha Bryant.
Specifically, Bryant is facing the following charges.
Nakesha Bryant, 40, of Richland:
* 1 count of Theft by Taking
* 1 count of Forgery
DeKalb County Indictment
On Aug. 19, 2025, the Attorney General's White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit presented evidence to a DeKalb County Grand Jury, resulting in the indictment* of Daria Martin.
Specifically, Martin is facing the following charges.
Daria Martin, 25, of Bremen:
* 1 count of Theft by Taking
* 1 count of Forgery
No further information about the investigations or the indictments may be released at this time by the Attorney General's Office.
*Members of the public should keep in mind that indictments contain only allegations against the individual against whom the indictment is sought. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and it will be the government's burden at trial to prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of the allegations contained in the indictment.
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Original text here: https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-03-05/carr-four-indicted-53k-fraud-targeting-georgia-department-driver-services
Del. A.G. Jennings Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
DOVER, Delaware, March 6 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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AG Jennings sues Trump Administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of attorneys general and governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most recent efforts to increase tariffs worldwide without congressional approval.
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"With this second round of illegal tariffs, the
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DOVER, Delaware, March 6 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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AG Jennings sues Trump Administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of attorneys general and governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most recent efforts to increase tariffs worldwide without congressional approval.
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"With this second round of illegal tariffs, theTrump Administration is both breaking the law and snatching money from the pockets of working families," said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. "No matter how many times he tries, we're going to work to make sure that Americans don't have to foot the bill for these illegal taxes."
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For more than a year, President Trump has inflicted chaos on the American economy by imposing tariffs without the legal authority to do so. Initially, the President claimed that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) allowed him to impose tariffs of any amount, on any product, from any country, for any length of time. Two weeks ago, the Supreme Court rejected that argument, concluding that the IEEPA tariffs were unlawful.
Rather than accepting that loss in court, President Trump immediately turned to a separate law that has never been used before - Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 - and announced 15 percent tariffs on most products worldwide, claiming it would address trade deficits. However, Section 122 does not apply: that law authorizes tariffs in limited circumstances, including when there are "large and serious balance-of-payments deficits." Notably, a trade deficit is not a balance-of-payment deficit. No balance-of-payment deficit exists - meaning that once again the President is acting unlawfully.
A recent analysis (https://libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2026/02/who-is-paying-for-the-2025-u-s-tariffs/) by researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York concluded that nearly 90 percent of the costs of tariffs in 2025 were paid by American consumers and businesses. By imposing another round of price increases on American consumers and businesses, President Trump is doubling down on failed economic policies.
Today's lawsuit challenges this latest round of tariffs. The complaint (State of Oregon, et al., v. Trump, et al. in the U.S. Court of International Trade) contends that these actions by President Trump and his administration violate the law, upend constitutional separation of powers, and violate the Administrative Procedure Act.
Joining Attorney General Jennings in filing the lawsuit, which is led by the Attorneys General of Oregon, Arizona, California, and New York, are the attorneys general of Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The Governors of Pennsylvania and Kentucky are also joining the lawsuit.
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Original text here: https://news.delaware.gov/2026/03/05/ag-jennings-sues-trump-administration-to-stop-latest-round-of-illegal-tariffs/
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 6 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
Co-Leads Lawsuit Filed to Block Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on American Consumers and Businesses
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Attorney General Kris Mayes today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most recent efforts to increase
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PHOENIX, Arizona, March 6 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
Co-Leads Lawsuit Filed to Block Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on American Consumers and Businesses
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Attorney General Kris Mayes today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most recent efforts to increasetariffs worldwide without congressional approval.
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"After being rebuked by the Supreme Court for illegally taxing the American people, Donald Trump threw a temper tantrum and announced another round of illegal tariffs that will hurt Arizonans," said Attorney General Mayes. "Make no mistake--these tariffs are just another unlawful attempt to tax Arizona families and businesses without the consent of their elected representatives and they will drive up prices for every Arizonan."
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For more than a year, President Trump has inflicted chaos on the American economy by imposing tariffs without the legal authority to do so. Initially, the President claimed that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) allowed him to impose tariffs of any amount, on any product, from any country, for any length of time. Two weeks ago, the Supreme Court rejected that argument, concluding that the IEEPA tariffs were unlawful.
Rather than accepting that loss in court, President Trump immediately turned to a separate law that has never been used before--Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974--and imposed 15 percent tariffs on most products worldwide, seemingly to address trade deficits. But Section 122 does not apply. That law authorizes tariffs in limited circumstances, including when there are "large and serious balance-of-payments deficits." Notably, a trade deficit is not a balance-of-payment deficit, meaning that once again the President is acting unlawfully.
A recent analysis (https://azag.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cc1fad182b6d6f8b1e352e206&id=1195f63321&e=9153ff6c96) by researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York concluded that nearly 90 percent of the costs of tariffs in 2025 were paid by American consumers and businesses. By imposing another round of price increases on American consumers and businesses, President Trump is doubling down on his failed economic policies.
Experts estimated that Trump's IEEPA tariffs cost Arizona $1.6 billion. Nationwide, consumers on average would pay $1,253 more each year under a 10% universal tariff or $2,045 under a 20% levy, according to Tax Foundation estimates.
Today's lawsuit challenges this latest round of tariffs. The complaint contends that these actions by President Trump and his administration violate the law, upend constitutional separation of powers, and violate the Administrative Procedure Act.
The case is entitled State of Oregon, et al., v. Trump, et al. and is being filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade.
Joining Attorney General Mayes in leading this lawsuit are Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Also joining the lawsuit are the attorneys general of Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and the Governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania.
A copy of the filing is available below.
Attachments
Section 122 Complaint - (https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/2026-03/Section%20122%20Complaint%20-%20ECF%202.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.azag.gov/press-release/attorney-general-mayes-sues-trump-administration-stop-latest-round-illegal-tariffs
