MA Attorney General Press Releases

State AGs Challenge Trump Administration Regulations on Contraception Coverage

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell led a coalition of 22 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief challenging Trump Administration regulations that expand religious and moral exemptions to no-cost contraception coverage. The brief urges the Third Circuit Court of Appeals to affirm a lower court ruling that the regulations are unlawful, citing potential shifts of $73.8 million in costs to individuals.

State AGs Demand GoFundMe Remove Unauthorized Charity Pages

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, along with 20 other state attorneys general and charitable regulators, has sent a letter to GoFundMe demanding the removal of unauthorized charity pages. The coalition requires proof of removal within 14 days and greater transparency in fundraising solicitations.

AG Blocks SNAP Funding Cut Over Data Privacy

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell secured a court order blocking the Trump Administration from cutting off SNAP funding to states refusing to share personal data of applicants and recipients. The court found the demand for data and the proposed USDA protocol unlawful due to privacy concerns and potential misuse of sensitive information.

Dentist Sentenced for Fraud, Unlicensed Practice, and Illegal Prescribing

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office announced the sentencing of Fritz Gabriel to five years in jail for practicing dentistry without a license, illegally prescribing controlled substances, and defrauding MassHealth of over $245,000. Gabriel was convicted on multiple felony counts and ordered to pay restitution.

Non-profit Director Arraigned for Rental Assistance Fraud

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced the arraignment of Pipheak Sun, former Director of Housing and Consumer Education for Lowell non-profit Community Teamwork, Inc. Sun is accused of misappropriating over $280,000 in rental assistance funds intended for families facing housing crises. A scheduling conference is set for March 10.

State AGs Sue Trump Admin Over Energy Funding Termination

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, joined by 12 other state AGs, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration. The suit challenges the termination of billions of dollars in congressionally mandated energy and infrastructure funding, impacting projects nationwide.

State AGs Oppose Termination of Haiti TPS

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell co-led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration's effort to terminate Haiti's Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The brief urges the Court of Appeals to affirm a lower court's decision to postpone the termination while litigation continues.

Guilty Verdicts for Unlicensed Dentistry, Illegal Prescribing, Medicaid Fraud

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office secured guilty verdicts against Fritz Gabriel for Medicaid fraud, illegal prescribing, and unlicensed dentistry. Gabriel defrauded MassHealth of approximately $245,000 by billing for services not rendered and illegally prescribing controlled substances. Sentencing is scheduled for February 26, 2026.

State AGs Seek Enforcement of Order on Disaster Funding

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and 23 other states have filed a motion asking a federal court to enforce its December 11, 2025 order that prohibited FEMA from terminating the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. The states allege the federal government has not complied with the order to resume funding for disaster preparedness projects.

Indictments for Medicaid Fraud and Money Laundering by Transport Provider

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office announced indictments against a non-emergency medical transportation provider and its former owner for Medicaid fraud and money laundering. The company allegedly billed MassHealth over $770,000 for unprovided services and laundered the proceeds.