Earlier today, Donald Trump and the Trump Organization filed a federal lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James seeking to have the court enjoin AG James’ civil investigation of Trump and his company. The lawsuit is a joke, and not a funny one at that. It has zero chance of success. In fact, the most likely outcome is that Trump’s attorney, Alina Habba, will be sanctioned for filing a frivolous lawsuit.
Mitch, you fail to mention that federal court is the appropriate forum for an allegation of violation of federal constitutional rights. While Trump will almost certainly fail on the merits, he does make First and Fourth Amendment claims, which belong in federal court.
Mitch, you fail to mention that federal court is the appropriate forum for an allegation of violation of federal constitutional rights. While Trump will almost certainly fail on the merits, he does make First and Fourth Amendment claims, which belong in federal court.
Under the abstention doctrine, those claims would have to be brought in state court, which would have subject matter jurisdiction to consider them.