In the 1960s, the public demanded seat belts in cars, but automakers balked. Not until government intervened did seat belts become standard equipment. Now, no one would consider buying a vehicle without this basic safety feature. Eric Schneiderman 1960sautomakerbalk share on social
Lawmakers zealously guard their prerogatives, and as much as some might oppose a minimum-wage increase, they will not want to see the issue taken out of their hands. Eric Schneiderman guardhandincrease Change image and share on social
We're going after the possibilities of tax fraud, insurance fraud, securities fraud. We're going to look at this stuff very closely. We have the jurisdiction, we have the resources, and we have the will. Eric Schneiderman closelyfraudinsurance share on social
New Yorkers have been fortunate to have Andrew Cuomo as our Attorney General - protecting working New Yorkers against the banks, insurance companies and big corporations. Eric Schneiderman andrewattorneybank Change image and share on social
Trump University had neither a license nor a charter from New York State certifying it as an institution of higher education. Eric Schneiderman certifychartereducation Change image and share on social
Once they are charged, too many poor New Yorkers find themselves trapped by our unjust bail system. Unable to pay for bail, they languish in Rikers Island or other jails while they await trial, regardless of guilt. Eric Schneiderman awaitbailcharge share on social
No woman should have her personal health care decisions dictated by the religious beliefs of her boss. Eric Schneiderman beliefboscare Change image and share on social
Our review concludes that DraftKings'/FanDuel's operations constitute illegal gambling under New York law. Eric Schneiderman concludeconstitutedraftkings Change image and share on social
In a system that disproportionately harms poor people and people of color, too many Americans have lost faith in the essential American principle of equal justice under law. Eric Schneiderman americancolordisproportionately Change image and share on social
Exxon Mobil and JPMorgan Chase each made more in profits in the first quarter of 2012 alone than the entire state budget of Montana. Without a doubt, multinational corporations like these have the resources to overwhelm the voices of the people. Eric Schneiderman budgetchasecorporation share on social