A selection of media engagements by James E. Tierney on news items involving state attorneys general. For press inquiries, please use the contact form or email info@stateag.org.
“‘The AGs consider themselves a thin blue line against federal overreach, there’s no question about it,’ said James Tierney, the former attorney general of Maine who runs a blog about state attorneys general.
There are 23 Democratic state attorneys general, including the District of Columbia, and 27 Republicans. Alaska’s attorney general is an independent.
About 10 Democratic AGs, grouped on the East and West coasts, are known to take a more activist role in suing the federal government, Tierney said. Some others would be more active but Republican Legislatures have curtailed their power and resources.
Tierney advises many of the Democrats coordinating their efforts against Trump. The group is braced to file more suits in coming months.
‘It’s actually an essential part of federalism in that attorneys general will hold the president’s feet to the fire,’ Tierney said.”