The fight over birthright citizenship is a 'personal' one for Connecticut's attorney general
Attorney General William Tong, himself the son of immigrants, is leading the charge against one of Donald Trump's marquee executive orders.
'They can say whatever they want': Connecticut AG says he's ready to fight Trump
While Senate Democrats are being questioned about how they intend to fight back against the new Donald Trump administration, state leaders are stepping up. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong told MSNBC on Wednesday that he refuses to be intimidated by unconstitutional executive orders and threats from the Justice Department.
Connecticut Attorney General Tong says Trump’s order on birthright citizenship is ‘unconstitutional’
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong Tuesday plans to speak more on what he calls President Donald Trump’s “unconstitutional executive order attacking birthright citizenship.” His press conference is scheduled for 1 p.
Taking away birthright citizenship is an ‘attack’ on families, Connecticut AG says
President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship is facing legal challenges. 18 states and two cities filed a lawsuit to stop the order. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong details the “chaos” that taking away birthright citizenship could cause and explains what he hopes the lawsuits will accomplish.
Connecticut attorney general plans lawsuit against Trump administration over birthright citizenship
Attorney General William Tong says he's prepared to oppose Trump's top priorities, while other Connecticut officials have been more conciliatory.
'Says what it means': How Conn. AG wants to stop Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship
"14th Amendment says what it means, and it means what it says—if you are born on American soil, you are an American," says Connecticut AG William Tong.
CT’s William Tong, other blue-state AGs brace for Trump 2.0
Tong and his staff will be looking for executive orders that conflict with CT laws or violate the Constitution.
CT AG joins suit against Trump in ‘birthright citizenship’ lawsuit. ‘There is no legitimate legal debate’
He also signed an order aimed at ending the longstanding constitutional provision providing “birthright citizenship” to any ...
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CT joins multi-state lawsuit challenging Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship
A coalition of 18 states filed suit seeking an injunction before the executive order takes effect in February.
PODCAST: How has CT’s chief legal officer prepared for Trump’s second term?
CT Mirror's Mark Pazniokas discuss his story about Connecticut Attorney General William Tong's preparations for a second Trump term.
CT’s attorney general vows to fight for immigrant families, reproductive rights as Trump is inaugurated
Connecticut’s attorney general sought to assure people in Connecticut that he would fight to enforce the state’s laws and ...
Trump tells DOJ to investigate states that interfere with immigrant enforcement
As President Donald Trump looks to ramp up deportation efforts, he’s also increasing pressure on local and state officials to ...
Trump’s first day draws denunciation and litigation threat from CT
CT Attorney General William Tong vowed to sue over any challenge to birthright citizenship after President Donald Trump ...
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong plans third term run, thinks Gov. Ned Lamont should seek reelection
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong sat down with Dennis House to discuss the Stone Academy case, Prospect Medical ...