Hochul described the situation as “a new low for our nation,” warning that the United States cannot allow its justice system to be manipulated for retribution.
Comment.
That's not a new law.
In August 2025, a New York appeals court decided to throw out the massive monetary penalty of approximately $500 million imposed on Donald Trump in a civil fraud case brought by Attorney General Letitia James. The court ruled that the penalty was "excessive," violating the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.