Cindy Leitner, President of the Wisconsin Dairy Alliance, expressed concern, stating, “It is troubling that this privately-funded attorney has the authority to impose fines and pursue criminal charges against our farmer members. This agreement between AG Kaul and NYU’s climate center raises serious questions about the influence of special interest groups on state attorneys. We must ask: is this attorney working in the public’s best interest, or serving the interests of private funders?”

The lawsuit, filed in Calumet County, argues that the Attorney General lacked the authority to enter into this agreement, asserting that it violates constitutional principles by denying due process and equal protection under the law to the groups and their members.

Kim Bremmer, Executive Director of Venture Dairy Cooperative, added, “Our farmers are committed to following strict state regulations and simply seek a fair opportunity to do so. The presence of a special interest attorney with the power to influence government actions undermines this process and places additional challenges on farmers. Not only are we defending our members against the resources of the government, but now we have to protect our members against a billionaire with an agenda.”