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S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces Pierre Woman Sentenced for Defrauding South Dakota Medicaid Program
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 25 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces Pierre Woman Sentenced for Defrauding South Dakota Medicaid Program
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Pierre woman has been sentenced to a 10-year suspended prison sentence after earlier pleading guilty to one felony count of Grand Theft. She had been charged with defrauding the South Dakota Medicaid Program of more than $588,000 in federal and state funds.
Sharon Laraye Monson, 49, was sentenced Tuesday in Hughes
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PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 25 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces Pierre Woman Sentenced for Defrauding South Dakota Medicaid Program
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Pierre woman has been sentenced to a 10-year suspended prison sentence after earlier pleading guilty to one felony count of Grand Theft. She had been charged with defrauding the South Dakota Medicaid Program of more than $588,000 in federal and state funds.
Sharon Laraye Monson, 49, was sentenced Tuesday in HughesCounty Circuit Court. As part of her sentence, she also will be on probation for 10 years and will pay $500,000 in restitution to the South Dakota Department of Social Services.
The Attorney General's Office recommended a 10-year prison sentence with five of those years suspended.
"As Attorney General, I am committed to protecting taxpayers and their money," said Attorney General Jackley. "This defendant's actions stand in stark contrast to the integrity and dedication shown by the overwhelming majority of Medicaid providers in our state."
Monson was the owner of At Home Nursing in Pierre and submitted the false claims to Medicaid. The charges occurred from May 1, 2018 to Jan. 1, 2024.
The case was investigated and prosecuted by the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud, Abuse and Neglect Services Unit.
This release is provided in compliance with the federal Stevens Amendment: The South Dakota Medicaid Fraud Control Unit receives 75% of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under a grant award totaling approximately $1,033,972 for Federal Fiscal Year 2026. The remaining 25%, totaling approximately $334,656 for Federal Fiscal Year 2026, was funded by the State of South Dakota.
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Original text here: https://atg.sd.gov/OurOffice/Media/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=3143
R.I. A.G. Neronha Objects to Proposed Increases to 2027 Statewide Healthcare Insurance Rates
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 25 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Neronha objects to proposed increases to 2027 statewide healthcare insurance rates
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today the filing of objections with the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) in response to requests to increase health insurance premium rates in 2027 filed by both health insurers in the individual market. Altogether, these requests would impact more than 50,000 Rhode Islanders enrolled in individual insurance plans.
Attorney
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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 25 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Neronha objects to proposed increases to 2027 statewide healthcare insurance rates
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today the filing of objections with the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) in response to requests to increase health insurance premium rates in 2027 filed by both health insurers in the individual market. Altogether, these requests would impact more than 50,000 Rhode Islanders enrolled in individual insurance plans.
AttorneyGeneral Neronha filed a post-hearing brief objecting to the proposed rate increase of 22% requested by Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (NHPRI) and a public comment letter that objected to a proposed rate increase of 9.8% by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), pursuant to his statutory authority to protect and advocate for Rhode Islanders. These filings urge OHIC to protect Rhode Islanders from paying more than their fair share for health insurance by rejecting the proposed rate increases. The need for such protection is paramount given the affordability crisis faced by individuals and families throughout the state and the nation.
"The rate review process does not occur in a vacuum; health insurance rates are a major factor contributing to Rhode Islanders' struggles to stay afloat financially," said Attorney General Neronha. "While insurers continue to report multimillion dollar financial surpluses, residents of our state have not been so lucky. Year after year these health insurers seek excessive increases, all while households face growing out-of-pocket costs and barriers to accessing health care. Rhode Islanders deserve a real plan to ensure premiums are affordable, as is required by law."
"This year's filings once again highlight the shortcomings inherent in the OHIC rate review process, shortcomings - even failures - that the Commissioner himself was compelled to admit before the Senate Finance Committee earlier year. He deserves credit for that candor. My Office has repeatedly raised concerns about insurers profiting off the backs of Rhode Islanders who are required by law to maintain health insurance. As federal cuts to health care are exacerbating the problem, we need to increase the accessibility of coverage, not restrict it. We must fix what is broken by seriously considering structural change to health care in our state. In the meantime, we will continue to advocate against these excessive rate increases."
The Attorney General is directed by statute to represent the interests of consumers in insurance rate proceedings. A public hearing is required when an insurer in the individual market proposes to raise rates more than 10%. This year, the Office advocated on behalf of consumers in these hearings, introducing testimony and reports by an expert health economist which demonstrate the potential negative consumer impacts of granting the rate requests and offered ways to reduce the requested rates. The Attorney General's expert witness also spoke to the finances of both payors, components of the filings that could be reduced to lower the overall rate, and the impact of broader economic trends on the rates.
Some of the major affordability concerns raised by Attorney General Neronha stem from federal changes that took effect at the end of 2025. Last year, Congress failed to extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits available to consumers in the individual market. This led to a spike in premium costs and mass disenrollment from the individual market in Rhode Island. To bridge the gap in lost financial assistance, the Rhode Island General Assembly passed the Rhode Island Market Place Affordability Program ("RIMAP") during the 2026 session. RIMAP creates state-based subsidies for consumers making under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, alleviating some, but not all, of the coverage losses from federal subsidy cuts. The Attorney General's expert testified that while this program may reduce the requested rates in the short term, it is vital that any negative impact on consumers from federal cuts be mitigated by denying the insurers' exorbitant rate requests.
From the Briefings
NHPRI:
* For the second year in a row, NHPRI has requested to increase rates over 20% with no plan to limit consumer cost growth.
* If approved, the rate increase will result in a benchmark plan (i.e. the second-lowest-cost Silver plan in the rating area, which serves as the reference point for calculating tax credits) that is estimated to cost over $7,000 per year.
* The Attorney General's expert testified that NHPRI's rate filing failed to adequately fund its primary care spending obligations under applicable regulations.
BCBSRI
* BCBSRI has requested a 9% increase for plan year 2027. This increase follows last year's approved increase of 22%.
* Last year's rate increase contributed to BCBSRI's $54 million in additional revenue over and above the prior year. The Attorney General's expert commented that BCBSRI is on track to generate an estimated $50 million profit from its individual market for plan year 2026.
* As in past years, BCBSRI did not demonstrate that it has adopted different pricing strategies designed to enhance the affordability of rates.
For more information and to review the briefings, please visit our website (https://www.riag.ri.gov/healthcare).
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Original text here: https://riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-objects-proposed-increases-2027-statewide-healthcare
Ohio AG's Office Awards Over $2.5M to Local Drug Abuse Response Teams
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release:
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Ohio AG's Office Awards Over $2.5M to Local Drug Abuse Response Teams
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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -The office of Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson has awarded more than $2.5 million in grants for the current fiscal year to help communities connect survivors of opioid addiction to treatment and recovery.
"Overdose survivors need urgent, hands-on support to break the cycle of addiction," Wilson said. "These grants empower local law enforcement and healthcare partners to meet people where they are in
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release:
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Ohio AG's Office Awards Over $2.5M to Local Drug Abuse Response Teams
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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -The office of Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson has awarded more than $2.5 million in grants for the current fiscal year to help communities connect survivors of opioid addiction to treatment and recovery.
"Overdose survivors need urgent, hands-on support to break the cycle of addiction," Wilson said. "These grants empower local law enforcement and healthcare partners to meet people where they are intheir most vulnerable moments and guide them toward lasting recovery."
The funding, awarded to 38 law enforcement agencies and local governments through the Drug Abuse Response Team (DART) grant program, will help communities establish or expand specialized outreach teams across the state. The money funds DART activities for the year ending June 30, 2027.
The response teams bring together local law enforcement and behavioral health providers to offer 24-hour assistance to overdose survivors and their families. Services can include connections to immediate treatment, recovery support and other resources designed to reduce the risk of future overdoses.
The Attorney General's Office administers the DART program, which began in 2017. For fiscal year 2027, grants range from $20,280 to $149,037. The office supplemented $1.5 million in General Assembly funding with $1 million in settlement funds to bolster this year's funding pool.
The grant recipients are:
* Akron Fire Department: $47,294
* Ashtabula County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board: $20,280
* Athens County Sheriff's Office: $38,880
* Auglaize County Sheriff's Office (Grand Lake Task Force): $44,140
* City of Chillicothe: $61,100
* Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board: $126,198
* Columbus Division of Police: $149,037
* Community Action Commission of Fayette County: $75,349
* Cuyahoga Falls Police Department: $52,630
* Defiance County Multi-Area Narcotics Task Force: $65,214
* East Palestine Police Department: $24,315
* Findlay Police Department: $75,668
* Franklin County Sheriff's Office: $67,251
* Hamilton County Heroin Task Force: $74,000
* Hamilton Police Department: $100,000
* Jackson County Sheriff's Office (PORT): $50,000
* Kettering Police Department: $60,000
* Lake County Sheriff's Office: $31,000
* Lawrence County Prosecutor's Office: $69,626
* Mahoning County Sheriff's Office: $144,942.91
* Marysville Police Division: $42,278
* Medina County Sheriff's Office: $59,576
* Middletown Police Department: $42,636
* Monroe County Sheriff's Office: $100,000
* Morrow County Sheriff's Office: $49,893
* Ottawa County Major Crimes Unit/Prosecutor's Office: $100,000
* Parma Heights Police Department: $30,000
* City of Parma: $80,000
* Pike County Probation Department: $46,865
* Portage County Sheriff's Office: $85,824
* Village of Russells Point: $77,000
* Sidney Police Department: $36,215
* South-Central Ohio Major Crimes Unit (Project FORT): $88,936
* Strongsville Police Department: $89,043
* Summit County Sheriff's Office: $84,015
* Troy Police Department: $34,478
* Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office: $56,381
* Wood County Addiction Response Collaborative (ARC): $94,122
Many of this year's recipients have previously received DART grants.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Dominic Binkley: 614-728-4127
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Original text here: https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/News-Releases/August-2026/Ohio-AG-s-Office-Awards-Over-$2-5M-to-Local-Drug-A
N.J. Division of Gaming Enforcement Announces 2nd Quarter 2026 Total Gaming Revenue Results
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 25 -- The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026:
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New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Announces 2nd Quarter 2026 Total Gaming Revenue Results
Casino Net Revenue and Gross Operating Profit:
Based upon filings submitted by the casino licensees to the Division of Gaming Enforcement, 2nd Quarter 2026 Net Revenue was reported at $844.5 million, reflecting a 0.9% increase over the same quarter last year. Casino licensees reported 2nd Quarter 2026 Gross Operating Profit of $164.9 million, a 10.1% decrease
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ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 25 -- The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026:
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New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Announces 2nd Quarter 2026 Total Gaming Revenue Results
Casino Net Revenue and Gross Operating Profit:
Based upon filings submitted by the casino licensees to the Division of Gaming Enforcement, 2nd Quarter 2026 Net Revenue was reported at $844.5 million, reflecting a 0.9% increase over the same quarter last year. Casino licensees reported 2nd Quarter 2026 Gross Operating Profit of $164.9 million, a 10.1% decreasecompared to 2nd Quarter 2025.
For the first six months of 2026, Net Revenue reached $1.57 billion, increasing 0.2% from the comparable period last year. For the first six months of 2026, casino licensees reported Gross Operating Profit of $269.6 million, decreasing 15.5% compared to the same period last year.
Important information regarding the recognition of Net Revenue and Gross Operating Profit related to the Internet gaming and sports wagering business is included in the footnotes of the Quarterly Financial Report. Valid comparisons cannot be made without considering the information provided in the footnotes.
Hotel Occupancy:
The hotel occupancy rate at the casino hotels for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, was 73.2%, representing an increase of 0.6 percentage points compared to the same quarter in 2025. The occupancy rate for the six months ended June 30, 2026, was 69.0%, an increase of 1.2 percentage points from the comparable period last year.
Click here (https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Financials/QuarterlyFinRpt2026/2ndQTR2026PressRelease.pdf) for the DGE press release for additional information.
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/new-jersey-division-of-gaming-enforcement-announces-2nd-quarter-2026-total-gaming-revenue-results/
N.J. A.G. Davenport Selects Philip Bangle to Lead SAFE
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 25 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Selects Philip Bangle to Lead SAFE
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced the selection of Philip Bangle to be the next director of the Statewide Affirmative Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) Office, New Jersey's first-in-the-nation office with the specific mandate of bringing civil enforcement actions against firearm companies to hold them accountable for violations of the law that harm the health and safety of residents.
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TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 25 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Selects Philip Bangle to Lead SAFE
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced the selection of Philip Bangle to be the next director of the Statewide Affirmative Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) Office, New Jersey's first-in-the-nation office with the specific mandate of bringing civil enforcement actions against firearm companies to hold them accountable for violations of the law that harm the health and safety of residents.
"PhilBangle is an extremely talented public-interest advocate with a strong track record of holding corporate defendants accountable when they harm the community," said Attorney General Davenport. "We are also deeply grateful to Jeremy Ershow for his service as Acting Director, and for all he has done to build the SAFE office since its inception in 2022."
Bangle was most recently the Senior Director of Affirmative Litigation at the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, where he managed impact-driven litigation against firearms manufacturers and dealers on behalf of victims of mass shootings, municipalities, and states. Most recently, in August 2025, he secured the largest jury verdict in a contested case against a gun company in history, when a jury awarded the City of Baltimore $62 million from Hanover Armory, a firearms retailer that had flooded the city with ghost guns.
"I have admired SAFE's work since its creation, and I am grateful and honored to be chosen by Attorney General Davenport for this position," said Bangle. "I look forward to working with the SAFE team and the rest of the Department to continue New Jersey's vital efforts to reduce gun violence in the State."
Prior to his time at Brady, Bangle spent two decades working in state attorney general offices. He served first as a Deputy Attorney General in the Delaware Department of Justice, where he fought vice crime with statewide civil enforcement lawsuits such as civil RICO and public nuisance actions. Later, he served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Medicaid Fraud & Integrity Division of the Tennessee Office of the Attorney General, where he investigated and litigated healthcare fraud, primarily False Claims Act lawsuits. Bangle received his B.A., cum laude, from Hampden-Sydney College; an M.A. from Fordham University; and his J.D., cum laude, from Tulane Law School.
SAFE is authorized by the Attorney General to bring lawsuits against gun industry members that violate N.J.S.A. 2C:58-35 by contributing to a public nuisance in New Jersey through unlawful or unreasonable conduct, or by failing maintain reasonable controls relating to the sale, manufacturing, distribution, importing, or marketing of gun-related products. Since its establishment in 2022, SAFE has filed complaints against corporations like Sig Sauer and Glock, as well as ghost-gun sellers and firearms retailers that have violated New Jersey law.
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/attorney-general-davenport-selects-philip-bangle-to-lead-safe/
Md. A.G. Brown Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Colorado Civil Rights Protections for Universal Preschool
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 25 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Colorado Civil Rights Protections for Universal Preschool
Coalition Files Amicus Brief Arguing States Can Require Private Providers Receiving Public Funding to Comply with Nondiscrimination Laws
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) defending Colorado's requirement that preschool providers
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 25 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Colorado Civil Rights Protections for Universal Preschool
Coalition Files Amicus Brief Arguing States Can Require Private Providers Receiving Public Funding to Comply with Nondiscrimination Laws
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) defending Colorado's requirement that preschool providersparticipating in the state's Universal Preschool program comply with state antidiscrimination laws, including protections for LGBTQ+ families.
In 2023, Colorado launched its Universal Preschool program, which provides public funding to both private and public preschool providers that choose to participate. As a condition of receiving that funding, participating providers must agree to provide eligible families an equal opportunity to enroll their children, regardless of race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, housing, income level, or disability.
In St. Mary Catholic Parish vs. Roy, two Catholic preschools and the Archdiocese of Denver sued to block Colorado from enforcing its equal enrollment requirement, arguing that the requirement unfairly targets religious institutions and conflicts with their religious teachings. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit rejected those claims, holding that Colorado's enrollment requirement applies to all schools equally. The Catholic preschools appealed to SCOTUS, which agreed to hear oral arguments on the case on November 3, 2026.
"Every child deserves a fair shot at a strong start, and discrimination shouldn't shut families out of public programs their taxes help fund," said Attorney General Brown. "Maryland joined this brief to defend the basic principle that public programs must serve every resident equally."
In the brief, the coalition argues that states have a strong interest in ensuring that organizations receiving public funding to provide public services comply with the same civil rights protections that apply to state-run programs. States frequently rely on private organizations to deliver publicly funded services, including education, childcare assistance, disaster relief, homeless services, job training, and more. This "mixed delivery" model allows states to draw on the expertise and reach of private and nonprofit organizations while giving residents greater choice in how they access public services. Despite the involvement of private organizations, the services that states deliver through the mixed delivery model are still public services and are subject to the same antidiscrimination standards as their own in-house programs.
States have a compelling interest in protecting their residents from discrimination, including - especially - where public funds are involved. The coalition argues that states should not be required to shed their commitment to equal treatment when funding public services, particularly in programs like Colorado's Universal Preschool program, where schools knowingly choose to participate.
The coalition argues that allowing institutions to receive public funding without being required to comply with state antidiscrimination laws would undermine the mixed delivery model and force states to navigate a burdensome provider-by-provider patchwork of rules and exceptions. In some cases, states could be pushed to bring services entirely in-house, reducing choice and flexibility for residents.
Additionally, the coalition argues that allowing private organizations to bypass state laws when receiving public funding would dramatically reshape previous interpretations of the First Amendment. Courts have established that state agencies cannot target entities because of their religious affiliations, but as the coalition argues and as the Tenth Circuit ruled, Colorado's equal opportunity requirement does not fit that description because it applies equally to all schools.
The case also has implications beyond preschool. States routinely partner with private and religious organizations to deliver publicly funded services. A ruling that permits participating providers to disregard state civil rights laws could limit states' ability to establish consistent standards for public programs across a wide range of services.
The coalition asks the Court to uphold the Tenth Circuit's ruling allowing Colorado to require preschools to comply with its equal enrollment requirement.
Joining Attorney General Brown in filing this amicus brief are the attorneys general of California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Urges-Supreme-Court-to-Uphold-Colorado-Civil-Rights-Protections-for-Universal-Preschool.aspx
Del. A.G. Jennings Wins TRO, Hits the Brakes on Trump's Illegal Demand for CDL Driver's Personal Data
DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 25 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release:
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AG Jennings wins TRO, hits the brakes on Trump's illegal demand for CDL driver's personal data
Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of 21 a5ttorneys general today announced a U.S. District Court judge Friday granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the sensitive personal information of 17 million drivers and from terminating more than $10 million in federal funding
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DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 25 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release:
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AG Jennings wins TRO, hits the brakes on Trump's illegal demand for CDL driver's personal data
Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of 21 a5ttorneys general today announced a U.S. District Court judge Friday granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the sensitive personal information of 17 million drivers and from terminating more than $10 million in federal fundingto the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) if it refuses to produce the database.
"What happened here is simple: the Trump Administration attempted to expose Delawareans' sensitive personal data in an effort to extort our state," said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. "It was outrageous and illegal - I'm glad the court agreed with us that these disclosures should be halted while we are seeking an injunction."
Last week, AG Jennings and the coalition filed lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which is an administration of the DOT, and AAMVA, as well as an additional related lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The lawsuits claim the DOT, FMCSA and DHS are violating multiple federal privacy laws by secretly setting up their own database with records extorted from AAMVA, with no guardrails on the use or sharing of drivers' Social Security numbers and other personal information, and no notice to the public. The lawsuits also allege that the demand violates the Administrative Procedure Act because the federal government has no legitimate need to take over this database of state records, and it failed to consult the states before making this drastic change.
In 1986, Congress established the Commercial Driver's License Information System (CDLIS) to provide states an efficient means of sharing information about commercial driver's license (CDL) applicants and determining if an applicant is licensed in another state. Since 1988, the DOT has contracted with AAMVA, a private nonprofit organization, to operate CDLIS for the benefit of the states.
To approve a CDL application, states validate the driver's identity, medical fitness, immigration status and each applicant's licensing and driving history in any state where the driver could have been licensed. Once a license is issued, states maintain a record in CDLIS of each driver that includes personally identifiable information such as the driver's name, date of birth, Social Security number, driver's license number and the name of state that provided the record.
Despite the states owning the personal data stored in CDLIS, FMCSA sent a letter to AAMVA, making the unprecedented demand that AAMVA turn over data for every driver in CDLIS going back five years. When AAMVA voiced its concerns about the new directive, FMCSA made an explicit threat to terminate all of AAMVA's federal grants and contracts. Faced with that threat, which could shut down CDLIS altogether, AAMVA told the states it would comply with the federal government's demand, requiring the states to seek an emergency order to prevent the data from being turned over.
Delaware has mounted several challenges against the Trump administration's attempts to unlawfully use Americans' personal data for undisclosed purposes, including immigration enforcement. Last week AG Jennings sued to block the Administration's efforts to collect sensitive information of participants in the Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) program.
Through the spring of 2026, Gov. Meyer and AG Jennings repeatedly went to court to fight a federal subpoena of sensitive employment information about local businesses, targeting those with Spanish language names, and their employees.
In August 2025, AG Jennings successfully sued to stop Medicaid's efforts to share confidential health data with the Department of Homeland Security for immigration enforcement purposes.
In March 2026, Jennings successfully sued the Trump Administration for demanding that higher education institutions provide detailed data on students that would jeopardize their privacy.
In July 2025, AG Jennings successfully sued to block a federal attempt to collect sensitive information of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries.
In July 2025, AG Jennings successfully sued to stop Elon Musk's so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) from unauthorized access to sensitive Treasury Department records.
AG Jennings twice led, in August and November of 2025, successful litigation to block the Trump Administration's efforts to cut $20 million in victim assistance funds unless the state implemented unrelated and unenforceable immigration restrictions.
AG Jennings has preserved more than $300 million in federal funds to Delaware by contesting other immigration-based conditions on federal funds for transportation, education, emergency management, and domestic violence shelters.
The coalition will now seek a preliminary injunction to prevent the data from being turned over throughout the duration of this case.
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Original text here: https://news.delaware.gov/2026/08/25/ag-jennings-wins-tro-hits-the-brakes-on-trumps-illegal-demand-for-cdl-drivers-personal-data/
