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Attorney General Ellison seeks to halt tariffs in landmark case at U.S. Supreme Court
Ellison expresses cautious optimism following oral arguments, noting justices’ skepticism of Trump’s assertation of unreviewable and unlimited power to impose tariffs
“My job as Attorney General is to help Minnesotans afford their lives, and President Trump’s unlawful tariffs are making that harder for countless Minnesotans by raising prices on everything from food to clothing to cars and so much more.” said Attorney General Ellison. 

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Attorney General Ellison directs illegal gambling websites to stop offering services in Minnesota
Action targets social sweepstakes casinos where consumers gamble with virtual coins that can be exchanged for cash, as well as undisguised gambling websites
“Trying to rebrand poker chips as virtual currencies does not change the fact that these online gambling operations are unlawful. By continuing to operate online gambling sites in Minnesota, these operators are likely openly defying our State’s laws and I will not stand for it.” said Attorney General Ellison. 

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Attorney General Ellison secures final ruling blocking illegal conditioning of transportation grant funding
In issuing a permanent injunction, the Court found that the Trump Administration has “blatantly overstepped their statutory authority, violated the APA, and transgressed well-settled constitutional limitations on federal funding conditions. The Constitution demands the Court set aside this lawless behavior.”

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Attorney General Ellison sues landlord for illegally withholding security deposits
Alleges west-central MN landlord Suite Liv’n charged tenants for turn-over expenses that are landlord’s responsibility
“A great many landlords do the right thing by their tenants, and I thank them for it. Those that do not should be on notice that I will not hesitate to hold them to account.” said Attorney General Ellison. 

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Attorney General Ellison statement on Trump administration’s refusal to pay full SNAP benefits
USDA to withhold 50% of SNAP benefits for November, refuses to use all funding available to feed hungry Americans, including 440K Minnesotans
“Donald Trump is still using hunger as a political weapon against the American people,” said Attorney General Ellison. “While I am glad to see some SNAP benefits resuming as a result of our lawsuit, it is not close to enough.”

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