The MeidasTouch Podcast Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell Discusses Lawsuits Against Trump
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Nov 16, 2025 Andrea Campbell, the Attorney General of Massachusetts, is a formidable force in legal battles against the Trump administration. She discusses her significant lawsuit aimed at restoring SNAP benefits for vulnerable citizens, emphasizing the administration's intentional policy decisions against supporting these programs. Campbell also highlights the collaborative efforts of Democratic AGs, working on over 40 lawsuits to safeguard $3.02 billion in state resources. Moreover, she raises concerns about federal grand jury procedures that threaten due process and constitutional rights.
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Intentional Withholding Of SNAP Funds
- Andrea Campbell says the administration intentionally withheld SNAP funds despite available resources.
- Her multi-state lawsuit forced action to prevent people from starving during the shutdown.
Seeing Hunger Firsthand In Massachusetts
- Andrea Campbell recounts seeing seniors and a mother reduce food intake to stretch benefits.
- Those direct observations motivated her to lead a 25-AG lawsuit to secure SNAP funding.
Use Coordinated Lawsuits To Protect Services
- Mobilize state legal resources quickly to block federal overreach that threatens public programs.
- File coordinated multi-state lawsuits to preserve funding for schools, health, and jobs.