New Mexico Attorney General Reveals Daily Coordination Among Democratic AGs to Challenge Trump Administration
SANTA FE, N.M. — A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general, led by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, reportedly met on a near-daily basis throughout 2025 to coordinate lawsuits aimed at countering the Trump administration’s policies. Torrez, who has acknowledged receiving support from a Soros-backed super PAC during his political rise, described the concerted legal efforts as a significant and ongoing challenge.
In an interview published on December 31, 2025, Torrez explained that the group of anti-Trump attorneys general convened “daily for the first 90 or so days” of President Donald Trump’s second term, before reducing their meetings to every other day. The coalition focused on organizing and strategizing legal actions to contest various Trump administration initiatives.
Torrez has personally led or joined 36 lawsuits since January 2025, targeting a range of policies including the deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., and certain immigration measures. He described the effort as an “ever-growing resource challenge to track and monitor the pending status of all that litigation.”
Torrez’s tenure as New Mexico’s attorney general began in 2023 after serving two terms as Bernalillo County district attorney. His political ascent was notably supported by New Mexico Safety & Justice, a progressive super PAC funded by billionaire George Soros. Public filings from the New Mexico Secretary of State show Soros contributed over $100,000 to the group during Torrez’s 2016 campaign. This financial backing was cited by Torrez’s Republican opponent as a decisive factor in his withdrawal from the race.
The coordination among Democratic attorneys general reflects a broader trend of state-level legal challenges against federal policies, a tactic increasingly employed to influence national governance. The coalition’s activities underscore the intensifying legal battles shaping the political landscape ahead of the 2026 elections.
Legal experts note that such coordinated litigation efforts are part of a growing phenomenon sometimes referred to as “lawfare,” where legal systems become arenas for political contestation. The U.S. Department of Justice has faced numerous lawsuits from state attorneys general challenging federal directives, illustrating the complex interplay between state and federal authority.
Torrez’s revelations come amid ongoing scrutiny of the Trump administration’s policies and the vigorous opposition mounted by Democratic officials nationwide. The coalition’s daily meetings and extensive legal actions highlight the strategic emphasis placed on litigation as a tool for political resistance.
As the legal battles continue, observers will be watching how this coordinated approach influences policy outcomes and shapes the balance of power between states and the federal government. The efforts of Torrez and his colleagues demonstrate the increasing role of state attorneys general in national political conflicts, a development with significant implications for governance and the rule of law.
For more information on state attorneys general and their legal activities, visit the National Association of Attorneys General. To explore federal legal responses and policies, see the Office of Management and Budget website.
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