Appeals court upholds block on DOJ subpoenas to NY AG James' office
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A U.S. appeals court on Friday upheld a lower court's decision to block subpoenas to New York Attorney General Letitia James' office seeking information about cases she had pursued. The ruling deals another setback to the Justice Department's efforts to investigate the longtime foe of President Donald Trump.
Key Facts
- The subpoenas were issued in August 2025 by John Sarcone, the top federal prosecutor in Albany and a Trump ally.
- The subpoenas sought records about civil lawsuits James filed against Trump and his family business and against the National Rifle Association.
- Both Trump and the NRA were found liable following trials in each case.
- The subpoenas were part of a criminal investigation into potential civil rights violations associated with those cases.
- No charges have so far been filed.
The Subpoenas
The subpoenas were issued in August 2025 by John Sarcone, the top federal prosecutor in Albany and a Trump ally. They sought records about civil lawsuits James filed against Trump and his family business and against the National Rifle Association. Both Trump and the NRA were found liable following trials in each case. They claimed they were targeted for political purposes. The subpoenas were part of a criminal investigation into potential civil rights violations associated with those cases, Reuters reported at the time.
Court Ruling
A U.S. appeals court on Friday upheld a lower court's decision to block the subpoenas. The ruling deals another setback to the Justice Department's efforts to investigate James, a longtime foe of President Donald Trump. No charges have so far been filed.
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Appeals court upholds block on DOJ subpoenas to NY AG James' office
