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Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota.

In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the coalition condemned the Trump administration’s effort to "exploit the situation in Minnesota to pressure state leaders into turning over sensitive resident data" (including Medicaid, SNAP, and voter rolls) and eliminating the state's sanctuary-related policies.

The attorneys general further warn that "these threats likely conflict with ongoing litigation and court-ordered protections" as progressive governors have already sued the Trump administration multiple times over Medicaid and SNAP, for instance.

“The Trump Administration killed and smeared innocent American citizens and is continuing to terrorize Minnesota. Their reckless occupation is not immigration enforcement, and Bondi’s invasive demands have no basis in legitimate law enforcement work. I join with attorneys general across the country in standing with Minnesota in defense of its sovereignty and the rights of its residents, and urge others—regardless of party—to do the same,” said Attorney General Tong.

Attorney General Tong and the coalition sent today's letter in response to Attorney General Bondi’s January 24 letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, which accused the state of enabling widespread fraud and demanded a series of actions in exchange for the withdrawal of federal agents from Minnesota. The demands included requests that Minnesota turn over Medicaid and SNAP data, dismantle sanctuary policies that prevent cooperation with ICE, and grant the federal government access to Minnesota voter information.

The attorneys general warn that Attorney General Bondi’s letter "threatens the constitutional balance of power between the states and the federal government."

They further assert that the demands "intrude on state sovereignty and are intended to coerce the state of Minnesota" and argue that the administration is "attempting to force an outcome that it could not achieve through the courts."

Attorney General Tong and the coalition make clear that their states will continue to stand firm against any perceived "unlawful federal interference" and promised to "defend both state sovereignty and the rights of their residents" -- apparently this includes illegals but does not include legal residents in favor of the state following federal immigration law.

The coalition urges the administration to end its dangerous and unlawful campaign against Minnesota immediately and stand down its alarming demands. 

Joining Attorney General Tong in sending this letter, which was led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, are the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.

this explains exactly how connecticut's trust act makes the state more dangerous...

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— The Connecticut Centinal (@CTCentinal) January 28, 2026

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