2025 Press Releases

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• 2/10/2025 Attorney General Tong Announces Legislation to Combat Youth Social Media Addiction

  Attorney General William Tong announced he is seeking state legislation to prohibit social media companies from exposing minors to harmful and addictive algorithms and notifications without parental consent.

• 4/15/2025 Attorney General Tong Statement on Response from Avelo Airlines Regarding Deportation Flights

  Attorney General William Tong today issued the following statement following Avelo Airlines’ response to questions submitted last week about the company’s decision to enter into a contract to operate charter flights for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

• 2/10/2025 Attorney General Tong Statement Regarding Enforcement of Temporary Restraining Order in Funding Freeze Challenge

  Attorney General William Tong issued a statement after a federal judge in Rhode Island granted the states’ motion for enforcement of the temporary restraining order in the funding freeze challenge.

• 4/23/2025 Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Stop Illegal Tariffs

  Joins Lawsuit Filed by 12 Attorneys General to Block Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy

• 3/7/2025 Attorney General Tong Issues Testimony in Support of Increased Penalties for Illegal Street Takeovers and Reckless Driving

  Attorney General William Tong issued testimony today in support of S.B. 1284, An Act Concerning the Illegal Use of Certain Vehicles and Street Takeovers, which would enable municipalities to seize certain motor vehicles and increase penalties for those engaged in illegal street takeovers.

• 5/14/2025 Connecticut Secures Temporary Custody of Fifteen Neglected Horses from Vacant Land in Lebanon

  Attorney General William Tong and Department of Agriculture Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt announced today that the state has filed an action for permanent custody of fifteen neglected horses seized from Stirrup Fun Stables Rescue in Lebanon.

• 2/11/2025 Connecticut Files Statement of Interest in Prospect Medical Holdings Bankruptcy

  In a statement of interest filed this week in the ongoing bankruptcy proceeding for Prospect Medical Holdings, the State of Connecticut outlined the most detailed claims to date regarding Prospect’s harm to the state, making it clear that Connecticut expects to have a full seat at the table in ensuring the transition of Prospect’s hospitals in the state to a responsible new owner, and in protecting and asserting Connecticut’s claims for relief based on Prospect’s prior misconduct.

• 2/13/2025 Attorney General Tong Issues Guidance for Businesses on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Employment Initiatives in the Workplace

  Attorney General William Tong and 15 other attorneys general today issued guidance to help businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations understand the viability and importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility policies and practices in creating and maintaining legally compliant and thriving workplaces.

• 5/5/2025 Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration for Halting Development of Wind Energy

  Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over its unlawful attempt to freeze the development of wind energy.

• 6/10/2025 Office of the Attorney General Preview of Pending U.S. Supreme Court Decisions

• 2/21/2025 Attorney General Tong Statement Regarding Bomb Threat

  Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding a bomb threat made to his home in Stamford.

• 6/4/2025 Attorney General Tong Praises Passage of Legislation to Strengthen Enforcement Against Illegal Cannabis and Tobacco Sales

  Attorney General William Tong today praised final passage of House Bill No. 7181, An Act Concerning Enforcement of the State’s Cannabis, Hemp and Tobacco Laws, which seeks to protect public health and hold bad actors accountable for illegally importing, selling, and distributing tobacco and cannabis products.

• 4/24/2025 Attorney General Tong, East Hartford Mayor Martin Urge Passage of Legislation to Strengthen Enforcement Against Illegal Cannabis Sales

  Attorney General William Tong, East Hartford Mayor Connor S. Martin and East Hartford Assistant Police Chief Joshua Litwin held a press conference today to urge passage of legislation to strengthen state and local enforcement against illegal cannabis sales.

• 4/28/2025 Attorney General Tong Issues Formal Opinion 2025-01 on ARPA Funds

• 5/9/2025 Attorney General Tong Challenges Trump's Fake "Energy Emergency"

  Attorney General William Tong filed suit today alongside fourteen other states to challenge the president’s fake “energy emergency,” declared to line the pockets of Big Oil by handing out free passes to pollute our environment.