The feud between Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Attorney General Doug Moylan escalates over the use of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds for a new hospital in Mangilao, once again.  

Back in December, the AG sued the Governor and the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority, alleging misuse of over $100 million in ARPA funds without legislative approval. 

Moylan claimed the Governor’s actions were reckless, saying, “It’s $100 million. We are going to lose it. Are you willing to gamble with—that’s a huge amount of money. That's like one-third of, 20 years ago, the budget.”

He demanded the court block land acquisitions, invalidate loans, and prohibit spending without legislative oversight.

Now, the Governor and GHURA are fighting back, filing a motion to dismiss the suit, arguing that the AG’s claims lack legal merit as these federal funds were not subject to local legislative control and are being used to address critical community needs.

In addition, they are making a motion to strike the Government of Guam from this case as it is “not a party to this action” and should be removed from the complaint as a plaintiff.

Previously speaking with KUAM, the Governor called the lawsuit a “political stunt,” accusing Moylan of putting federal funds at risk for personal gain. 

“He’s trying to stop that I think for political reasons, for self-interest, and making headlines. That’s totally a disgrace to the office of the attorney general,” said Leon Guerrero. 

Meanwhile, landowners involved in the Mangilao land acquisitions have until this Friday to file challenges with one pledging to fight GHURA in court. 

As this high-stakes legal battle continues to unfold, Guam's healthcare future and millions in federal funds remain uncertain.