America First Legal filed a formal ethics complaint Monday against New York Attorney General Letitia James, urging New York state courts to investigate her conduct in prosecuting former President Donald Trump. The complaint accuses James of weaponizing her office for political gain.
The ethics filing alleges James pursued Trump despite lacking credible evidence of fraud. America First Legal, led by Stephen Miller, cited James’s campaign promises to target Trump as proof of a prejudiced, politically motivated agenda. The group argues that James violated state ethics rules by undermining public trust in the legal system for personal political advancement.
The complaint highlights James’s history of inflammatory rhetoric against Trump, including public vows to “take him down.” America First Legal claims her aggressive pursuit of civil fraud charges ignored normal investigative procedures and was driven purely by political animosity.
The case against Trump, largely based on the valuation of his assets, resulted in a controversial $454 million judgment. Critics argue the penalty was excessive and part of a broader effort by left-wing officials to sabotage Trump’s presidential comeback.
America First Legal’s filing calls on New York’s Appellate Division, First Judicial Department, to take disciplinary action. The group warned that without intervention, public faith in the fairness and impartiality of New York’s justice system would erode further.
The complaint intensifies scrutiny of Letitia James, who has faced repeated accusations of politicizing her office since taking office in 2019.
