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AG Bonta Blocks Federal Public Health Grant Termination

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a court order blocking the Trump Administration's termination of over $600 million in federal public health grants. The funding cuts exclusively targeted four Democratic-led states and were alleged to be politically motivated.

State AGs Sue to Block Trump Administration Tariffs

Ten State Attorneys General, led by Connecticut AG William Tong, have joined a motion to block the Trump Administration's recent tariffs. The states argue the tariffs are illegal under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 and seek a court order to halt their implementation, citing potential economic harm and increased costs for consumers and businesses.

Disbarred Attorney Sentenced for Stealing $2 Million from Clients

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office announced the sentencing of Benjamin Tariri to 3-5 years in prison for embezzling nearly $2 million from eight clients. He was also ordered to pay $575,000 in restitution and seek treatment for his gambling addiction.

State AG Urges PURA to Reject Aquarion Sale

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong urged the Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) to reject the sale of Aquarion Company. The AG cited concerns that the sale would double household water bills, gut consumer protections, and end public oversight, despite PURA's preliminary approval.

MV Realty Settlement with Massachusetts AG

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell reached a $2.25 million settlement with MV Realty of Massachusetts, LLC, its CEO, and COO. The settlement resolves allegations of deceptive business practices and predatory mortgage agreements, requiring MV Realty to release obtained mortgages and saving consumers at least $7 million.

Massachusetts Charter Schools Subject to Public Records Law

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell secured a Supreme Judicial Court ruling that charter schools are subject to the state's Public Records Law. The court affirmed that Mystic Valley Regional Charter School must comply with public records requests, reinforcing transparency requirements for taxpayer-funded educational institutions.

State AGs Sue Trump Administration Over College Data Demand

Massachusetts and 16 other State Attorneys General are suing the Trump Administration to halt new data reporting requirements for colleges and universities. The coalition argues the demand, related to the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision, jeopardizes student privacy and could lead to baseless investigations and penalties.

State AGs Oppose Trump Administration's No-Bond Immigration Detention Policy

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, joined by 10 other State Attorneys General, filed an amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration's "no-bond" immigration detention policy. The brief argues the policy violates due process and federal statutes by mandating indefinite detention without bond hearings for certain non-citizens.

NY AG and NYPD Announce Takedown of Stolen Vehicle Ring

New York Attorney General Letitia James and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the takedown of a multistate stolen vehicle ring. Five individuals were charged with 92 crimes for their roles in selling over 40 stolen cars valued at more than $1 million across New York and New Jersey.

State AGs Sue Dept of Education Over Data Demand

A coalition of 17 State Attorneys General, led by Washington AG Nick Brown, has sued the U.S. Department of Education over new data collection requirements for colleges and universities. The lawsuit alleges the demand for race and sex-disaggregated admissions and outcomes data violates federal law and student privacy, and was implemented unlawfully.