NMDOJ says it has recovered $885M through lawsuits against Trump administration

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 422

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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A top New Mexico Department of Justice official said Monday that the agency has filed or joined 50 lawsuits against President Donald Trump’s administration since he took office last January and, in doing so, saved $885 million federal officials sought to withhold from the state through program cuts or penalties.

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Anjana Samant, deputy counsel for impact litigation at the New Mexico Department of Justice, …

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