The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a grand jury investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, signaling a new stage in former President Donald Trump’s ongoing legal disputes with her office.
The inquiry is based in Albany, New York, and is examining possible violations involving deprivation of rights, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The investigation is still in its early stages, but subpoenas for documents have already been sent to James’s office this week.
Among the requested materials is information connected to her civil fraud lawsuit against Trump.
James, a Democrat elected in 2018, has pursued multiple legal actions against Trump.
In 2022, her office won a civil fraud case against him over alleged business misrepresentations. She has also been active in challenging Trump’s policies and decisions during his presidency.
This new federal investigation could add further tension to an already combative relationship between Trump and New York’s top prosecutor, as both sides continue to clash in courtrooms and public opinion.