She’s Kind of a Big Deal: NY AG Letitia James on Defending Abortion, Taking on Trump | Episode 16

What does it take to fight back—and win? In this episode of My Body. My Pod., Mini Timmaraju sits down with New York Attorney General Leticia James to break down the critical role of attorneys general in protecting reproductive freedom in this moment. From defending abortion providers under attack, to taking on the Trump administration’s overreach, AG James is at the center of the legal fight to protect our rights—and she’s winning. Democratic attorneys general like her are taking on Trump’s unconstitutional executive orders—and they have an 80% win rate. Mini and AG James get into: How shield laws protect providers and patients across state lines Why Republicans’ “leave it to the states” argument is a lie—anti-abortion extremists are trying to criminalize abortion care nationwide What’s really at stake when emergency care is being denied—people are suffering and dying as a result of abortion bans What abortion access actually means: it’s not just about legal access, but also access to information and actual care Why attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are part of the same playbook to take away other freedoms How Democratic AGs are coordinating across states—meeting weekly—to defend rights, democracy, and reproductive freedom Mini and AG James make one thing clear: the old rules don’t apply anymore. Even in a moment that can feel overwhelming, there are leaders fighting back—and winning. But protecting our freedom will take all of us: organizing, voting, and paying attention to the races that decide whether our rights are protected, or stripped away. Episode recorded in New Orleans on April 10, 2026. Explore more episode resources: reproforall.org/podEP16 Sign up to get involved with Reproductive Freedom for All at reproforall.org/podlistener/ or Text POD to 59791. *By providing your phone number, you are consenting to receive mobile alerts from Reproductive Freedom for All at 59791 and other phone numbers. Message and data rates apply. Frequency varies. Text STOP to end. Text HELP for help. Dig the new show? Help us spread the word! Like and subscribe to My Body. My Pod. on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.