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N.J. A.G. Davenport: Business Owner Indicted for Failing to File Tax Returns, Turn Over Withheld Taxes
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Business Owner Indicted for Failing to File Tax Returns, Turn Over Withheld Taxes
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced today that a Sussex County, New Jersey, bagel shop owner was indicted for allegedly failing to pay more than $200,000 in sales taxes to the state of New Jersey.
Kristian J. Vozza, 48, of Sparta, New Jersey, was indicted on March 25, 2026, on one count of second-degree theft by failure to
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TRENTON, New Jersey, April 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Business Owner Indicted for Failing to File Tax Returns, Turn Over Withheld Taxes
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced today that a Sussex County, New Jersey, bagel shop owner was indicted for allegedly failing to pay more than $200,000 in sales taxes to the state of New Jersey.
Kristian J. Vozza, 48, of Sparta, New Jersey, was indicted on March 25, 2026, on one count of second-degree theft by failure tomake required disposition of property received, four counts of third-degree failure to file tax returns, and 16 counts of third-degree failure to turn over collected, withheld taxes.
"Taxes are fundamental to a government that provides for all citizens," said Attorney General Davenport. "Paying taxes is not optional, and those who choose to 'opt out' will be held accountable and be required to pay their fair share."
"Businesses are responsible for remitting sales taxes on the products and services they sell," said DCJ Director Theresa L. Hilton. "We allege that this defendant failed to do so, and he is now charged accordingly. When someone fails to file their taxes, or to report all their tax information, we will take the appropriate action."
According to the indictment, in June 2025, the New Jersey Division of Taxation's Office of Criminal Investigation began a joint investigation with DCJ regarding Vozza Enterprises LLC, doing business as The Bagel Bistro, a retail bagel shop owned by Vozza that sells breakfast sandwiches, subs, and other prepared foods.
Vozza allegedly did not remit sales tax to the Division of Taxation for the years 2021 through 2024 and did not file taxes on behalf of the business from 2021 through 2024. As a result of the joint investigation, it was determined that for the years 2021 through 2024, Kristian Vozza allegedly failed to remit $205,336 in sales tax to the New Jersey Division of Taxation.
The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Attorney General Joseph W. Tartaglia.
The charges and allegations contained in the complaint are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/business-owner-indicted-for-failing-to-file-tax-returns-turn-over-withheld-taxes/
Ga. A.G. Carr Announces Kickoff of 15th Annual Legal Food Frenzy to Support Georgia's Regional Food Banks
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 10 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Carr Announces Kickoff of 15th Annual Legal Food Frenzy to Support Georgia's Regional Food Banks
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, Feeding Georgia, and the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) of the State Bar of Georgia today announced the kickoff of the 15th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy - a statewide two-week fundraising competition to benefit Georgia's regional food banks. Since its inception, the Legal Food Frenzy has generated millions of dollars and provided 29 million
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ATLANTA, Georgia, April 10 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Carr Announces Kickoff of 15th Annual Legal Food Frenzy to Support Georgia's Regional Food Banks
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, Feeding Georgia, and the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) of the State Bar of Georgia today announced the kickoff of the 15th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy - a statewide two-week fundraising competition to benefit Georgia's regional food banks. Since its inception, the Legal Food Frenzy has generated millions of dollars and provided 29 millionmeals to children, seniors, and families facing hunger across all 159 counties.
This year's drive will take place from April 20 - May 1, 2026, and is open to all members of Georgia's legal community, including law firms, legal organizations, corporate counsel, clerks, and judges. Every dollar raised during the Legal Food Frenzy benefits the regional food bank serving each participant's local community, with every $1 helping to provide up to four meals for Georgians in need.
Participants can register now at www.galegalfoodfrenzy.org, with registration remaining open throughout the competition.
"Each year, Georgia's legal community continues to raise the bar in the fight against hunger," said Attorney General Chris Carr. "I'm proud to once again join our partners at Feeding Georgia and the Young Lawyers Division to launch this important effort. By donating the equivalent of just one billable hour, every lawyer in Georgia can make a meaningful impact for families across our state."
Approximately one in five children in Georgia face food insecurity - severely impacting their health and academic performance. As of 2025, over 67 percent of Georgia's public school students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Donations to the Legal Food Frenzy help our food banks re-stock and prepare for the summer surge - an increase in demand that's typically experienced once the school year ends.
This kickoff follows a historic year for the Law School Legal Food Frenzy, where Georgia law students raised more than $49,000 in just two weeks - representing a 63 percent increase over the previous year.
"Hunger remains a critical issue across our state, especially as we approach the summer months when many children lose access to school meals," said Julie Kuykendall, Feeding Georgia Executive Director. "The Legal Food Frenzy plays a vital role in helping food banks prepare for increased demand while bringing together the legal community for a shared purpose."
"The Legal Food Frenzy is a phenomenal opportunity for legal professionals across Georgia to use their platforms to make Georgia a better place," said YLD Co-Chair John Wareham. "We are honored to have the privilege to help lead this effort and make this year's Food Frenzy our best one yet!"
Together, Georgia's legal community has proven year after year that when we come together, we can do extraordinary things. Join us. Give back, and help end hunger in Georgia.
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Original text here: https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-04-09/carr-announces-kickoff-15th-annual-legal-food-frenzy-support-georgias
E-Cigarette/Vape Manufacturers Now Required to be Certified with Office of Attorney General, with Act 57 of 2025 Now in Effect
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 9 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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E-Cigarette/Vape Manufacturers Now Required to be Certified with Office of Attorney General, with Act 57 of 2025 Now in Effect
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Thousands of Pa. vape vendors may only purchase products from certified manufacturers
HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that forms, information, and other materials are available on the Office of Attorney General website for vape and e-cigarette manufacturers and vendors to be in compliance with Act 57 of 2025.
That legislation,
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 9 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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E-Cigarette/Vape Manufacturers Now Required to be Certified with Office of Attorney General, with Act 57 of 2025 Now in Effect
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Thousands of Pa. vape vendors may only purchase products from certified manufacturers
HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that forms, information, and other materials are available on the Office of Attorney General website for vape and e-cigarette manufacturers and vendors to be in compliance with Act 57 of 2025.
That legislation,now effective, requires every manufacturer of electronic cigarettes that contain nicotine and are sold or offered for retail sale in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to be certified by the Attorney General.
Per the law, the Office of Attorney General will maintain and make publicly available a directory that lists all manufacturers of electronic cigarettes that contain nicotine, brand names, categories (such as e-liquid, e-liquid cartridge, e-liquid pod, or disposable), product names, and flavors -for which certification forms have been submitted and approved by the Attorney General. The directory will be posted on the Attorney General's website by June 20, 2026.
The law will ensure that only e-cigarettes that contain nicotine, have FDA approval or are pending review as preexisting products (on market by 8/8/16 and PMTA submitted by 9/9/20), or meet specific requirements, are listed on the directory.
There are currently approximately 11,090 Other Tobacco Products (OTP) -which includes vapes and e-cigarettes -licensees in Pennsylvania.
"We commend legislative leaders for taking action to protect children and other Pennsylvanians from consumption of unregulated products," Attorney General Sunday said. "The Legislature has provided my office with a variety of tools, including significant penalties, the ability to seize unlisted products, and cost recovery from illegal actors, that will help us keep these products from being marketed in Pennsylvania."
The Office of Attorney General's Tobacco Enforcement Section recently posted online a Certification Form, instructions, a Bond Form and other required documentation related to Pennsylvania's new Vape Directory Law.
The required forms are available at www.attorneygeneral.gov/ends/. FAQs have been previously posted on this page for guidance to applicants. DO NOT USE THE LINK FOR CIGARETTE CERTIFICATIONS. A vape certification on a cigarette form will be rejected.
Pennsylvania's Vape Directory requires certification of all electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), including any part or component for which FDA requires the submission of a Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA). It also requires a certification of electronic cigarettes that do not contain nicotine if they use the same brand name as an electronic cigarette that contains nicotine.
For non-nicotine containing electronic cigarettes that use the same brand name as an ENDS and which is not a part or component required by FDA to be submitted on a PMTA, you will be required to certify that the product does not contain nicotine and provide a test of the e-liquid or other substance from a certified domestic lab confirming the absence of nicotine in the product.
If you find that you cannot answer your question adequately from those materials, you may direct questions to Pa ********** @ ********** al.gov.
Finally, payment of certification fees, which are non-refundable, must be made by check or money order. Certifications will not be accepted as submitted until the check or money order has been received and processed.
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Original text here: https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/e-cigarette-vape-manufacturers-now-required-to-be-certified-with-office-of-attorney-general-with-act-57-of-2025-now-in-effect/
Attorney General Ken Paxton Demands Documents from Over 1,000 Municipalities as Part of New Effort to Stop Cities From Illegally Raising Taxes
AUSTIN, Texas, April 9 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Demands Documents from Over 1,000 Municipalities as Part of New Effort to Stop Cities From Illegally Raising Taxes
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Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating over 1,000 cities across Texas to ensure they are complying with state law that requires financial transparency and to prevent unlawful tax increases on Texans.
During the most recent legislative session, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 1851, which requires cities to complete and publicly post
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 9 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Demands Documents from Over 1,000 Municipalities as Part of New Effort to Stop Cities From Illegally Raising Taxes
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Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating over 1,000 cities across Texas to ensure they are complying with state law that requires financial transparency and to prevent unlawful tax increases on Texans.
During the most recent legislative session, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 1851, which requires cities to complete and publicly postannual financial audits by a specified deadline. Under the law, municipalities that fail to meet these auditing and transparency requirements are prohibited from increasing property tax revenue beyond the previous year's level.
Attorney General Paxton previously demanded documents from cities to ensure they are in compliance with the law. To ensure statewide compliance with the law in this new fiscal year, Attorney General Paxton has again requested financial documents and information from Texas cities to ensure that they meet audit and transparency requirements before they raise taxes on Texans.
Some of the largest cities included in the investigation that must turn over documents are Houston, Conroe, Sugar Land, Galveston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Lubbock, Wichita Falls, McAllen, Beaumont, Amarillo, El Paso, Corpus Christi, Laredo, Texarkana, Victoria, Brownsville, Waco, Abilene, San Angelo, and Tyler.
"I will not allow any Texas city to unlawfully increase taxes. That is why my office is reviewing the actions of over 1,000 cities to ensure that they are complying with transparency requirements and not attempting to illegally raise property taxes," said Attorney General Paxton. "I am demanding that cities prioritize transparency and work to minimize the tax burden of every citizen across the state. While many cities have complied with these requirements, I will continue to fight to ensure that every municipality across our state is following the law."
The Office of the Attorney General has created a complaint form that Texans can fill out if they believe local officials are violating SB 1851's audit requirements and unlawfully raising taxes. The complaint form can be found here.
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Original text here: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-demands-documents-over-1000-municipalities-part-new-effort-stop-cities
Attorney General Griffin Launches One Pill Can Kill Initiative at University of Central Arkansas in Conway
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 9 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Launches One Pill Can Kill Initiative at University of Central Arkansas in Conway
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Griffin: 'UCA has been an important partner in the One Pill Can Kill initiative and has scheduled other student-engagement events this week on issues of health and substance abuse'
CONWAY - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after holding a press conference with University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis to announce the launch of the
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LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 9 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Launches One Pill Can Kill Initiative at University of Central Arkansas in Conway
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Griffin: 'UCA has been an important partner in the One Pill Can Kill initiative and has scheduled other student-engagement events this week on issues of health and substance abuse'
CONWAY - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after holding a press conference with University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis to announce the launch of theOne Pill Can Kill initiative at UCA:
"UCA has the third-largest enrollment of any university in Arkansas, and I am thrilled that they have joined the One Pill Can Kill initiative, partnering with us to educate students about the dangers of illicit opioids.
"The training we're holding on campus today will provide resources to 200 UCA students such as fentanyl testing strips, knowledge of how to recognize an overdose, and instruction on how to administer Narcan. We are also in discussions to provide a vending machine to be placed on the UCA campus that will allow students to discreetly obtain Narcan for free.
"UCA has been an important partner in the One Pill Can Kill initiative and has scheduled other student-engagement events this week on issues of health and substance abuse, including a drug take-back event and a town hall on tobacco-use prevention and cessation.
"This is the 12th school to join the One Pill Can Kill initiative. We look forward to expanding the program to more two- and four-year schools across the state this coming fall."
Davis added the following statement:
"At the University of Central Arkansas, we care deeply about the well-being of our students and encourage them to look out for one another and take action to keep each other safe. The dangers of fentanyl are something we take seriously, and we have been committed to prevention and education efforts for several years. We welcome this partnership with Attorney General Griffin through the One Pill Can Kill initiative because it strengthens those efforts and helps us better educate, support and protect our students."
To download PDF version of this release, click here.
About Attorney General Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin was sworn in as the 57th Attorney General of Arkansas on January 10, 2023, having previously served as the state's 20th Lieutenant Governor from 2015-2023. From 2011-2015, Griffin served as the 24th representative of Arkansas's Second Congressional District, where he served on the House Committee on Ways and Means, House Armed Services Committee, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, House Committee on Ethics and House Committee on the Judiciary while also serving as a Deputy Whip for the Majority.
Griffin is currently an officer in the Arkansas Army National Guard and holds the rank of colonel. Griffin served as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserve Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps for more than 28 years. In 2005, Griffin was mobilized to active duty as an Army prosecutor at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and served with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) in Mosul, Iraq.
His previous assignments include serving as the Commander of the 2d Legal Operations Detachment in New Orleans, Louisiana; the Commander of the 134th Legal Operations Detachment at Fort Bragg, North Carolina; and as a Senior Legislative Advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness at the Pentagon. Griffin earned a master's degree in strategic studies as a Distinguished Honor Graduate from the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania.
Griffin also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, and Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of Political Affairs for President George W. Bush; Special Assistant to Assistant Attorney General Michael Chertoff, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice; Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Arkansas; Senior Investigative Counsel, Government Reform and Oversight Committee, U.S. House of Representatives; and Associate Independent Counsel, Office of Independent Counsel David M. Barrett, In re: HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros.
Griffin is a graduate of Magnolia High School, Hendrix College in Conway, and Tulane Law School in New Orleans. He attended graduate school at Oxford University. He is admitted to practice law in Arkansas (active) and Louisiana (inactive). Griffin lives in Little Rock with his wife, Elizabeth, a Camden native, and their three children.
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Original text here: https://arkansasag.gov/news-release/attorney-general-griffin-launches-one-pill-can-kill-initiative-at-university-of-central-arkansas-in-conway/
Attorney General Alan Wilson leads pro-life effort to withdraw mifepristone from FDA approval list
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 9 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson leads pro-life effort to withdraw mifepristone from FDA approval list
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading 13 other states in a letter supporting Senator Josh Hawley's "Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act."
This legislation would withdraw mifepristone from the FDA's approval list. If it becomes law, the act would also create a cause of action for any woman harmed by mifepristone to take civil action.
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COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 9 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson leads pro-life effort to withdraw mifepristone from FDA approval list
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading 13 other states in a letter supporting Senator Josh Hawley's "Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act."
This legislation would withdraw mifepristone from the FDA's approval list. If it becomes law, the act would also create a cause of action for any woman harmed by mifepristone to take civil action.
"As AttorneyGeneral, I have supported legislation in South Carolina to reclassify mifepristone and outlaw telehealth abortions," Attorney General Wilson said. "I have protected life at every opportunity, fighting to defend the unborn in South Carolina courts and courts across the country. This is just another step to ensure we protect those who cannot protect themselves."
The letter cites the widespread distribution of mifepristone, its current primary use for abortions, and the risks that it poses to the health, safety, and well-being of citizens in every state.
"As a father, the fight to defend life will always be a top priority," Attorney General Wilson stated. "But it doesn't stop there. We must protect the lives of the pre-born while also ensuring women who have been harmed can seek justice."
In addition to South Carolina, attorneys general from the following states joined the letter to Senator Hawley: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Texas.
You can read the letter here.
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Original text here: https://www.scag.gov/about-the-office/news/attorney-general-alan-wilson-leads-pro-life-effort-to-withdraw-mifepristone-from-fda-approval-list/
AG Campbell, Secretary Galvin Applaud Court's Dismissal of DOJ's Lawsuit Demanding Massachusetts Voter Data
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell, Secretary Galvin Applaud Court's Dismissal of DOJ's Lawsuit Demanding Massachusetts Voter Data
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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and Secretary of the Commonwealth William F. Galvin today celebrated the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts's decision to dismiss the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)'s lawsuit against Secretary Galvin for refusing to turn over an unredacted voter list containing every Massachusetts voter's
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell, Secretary Galvin Applaud Court's Dismissal of DOJ's Lawsuit Demanding Massachusetts Voter Data
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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and Secretary of the Commonwealth William F. Galvin today celebrated the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts's decision to dismiss the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)'s lawsuit against Secretary Galvin for refusing to turn over an unredacted voter list containing every Massachusetts voter'sprivate information.
"Today's ruling is a decisive win for Massachusetts voters and the rule of law," said AG Campbell. "The privacy of our voters is not up for negotiation, and I will continue to defend the integrity and security of our elections from the Trump Administration's cruel and harmful agenda."
"I am very pleased that the court has recognized that the Department of Justice's demand for unfettered access to personal voter data was completely without any stated basis or purpose. Private voter information should never be the subject of a fishing expedition," said Secretary Galvin.
In July and August 2025, the DOJ sent letters to Secretary Galvin requesting the Commonwealth's voter registration list, including personal identifying information about every Massachusetts voter. The request did not cite any concern regarding Massachusetts's compliance with federal voting laws, nor did it include a basis for why it needed that information. To protect the privacy of Massachusetts voters in accordance with the law, Secretary Galvin did not produce the records being sought.
The DOJ filed a lawsuit against Secretary Galvin in December 2025 attempting to compel the Secretary to turn over voters' private information. Today, a federal judge dismissed the DOJ's lawsuit, holding that the federal government failed to meet the legal requirements for obtaining the state's voter registration list, including providing a reasonable explanation for the basis and purpose of its demand.
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The Attorney General is the chief lawyer and law enforcement officer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Original text here: https://www.mass.gov/news/ag-campbell-secretary-galvin-applaud-courts-dismissal-of-dojs-lawsuit-demanding-massachusetts-voter-data
