Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on October 2, 2025 - 19:23 GMT

Attorney General Bonta: Trump Administration Releases Illegally Withheld AmeriCorps Funding in Face of Multistate Lawsuit

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has released $184 million in previously threatened AmeriCorps funding. After California and other states sued over the withholding of …

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Published on October 1, 2025 - 18:08 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Illegal New Retroactive Condition on Public Safety and Victim Services ...

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Justice’s (U.S. DOJ) new condition prohibiting recipients of various public safety and victim services grants from …

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Published on September 30, 2025 - 20:36 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Secures Emergency Order Halting Illegal Diversion of Homeland Security Funding

Funding is vital for California’s efforts to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism and other emergencies OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured a temporary restraining order blocking the Federal …

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Published on September 30, 2025 - 16:21 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration’s Proposed Rule to Restrict Length of International Student Visas

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) proposal to limit international students to a fixed four-year visa period and restrict their …

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Published on September 29, 2025 - 21:36 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Issues Joint Statement Affirming Safety of and Access to Mifepristone

Despite FDA’s unnecessary and baseless comments, mifepristone remains safe and available OAKLAND — Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in issuing a joint statement addressing concerns over a U.S. Food and Drug …

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Published on September 29, 2025 - 21:36 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Seeks Emergency Court Order to Prevent Diversion of Critical Homeland Security Funding

Trump Administration continues attack on state rights, putting public safety at risk OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition, sought emergency relief from the U.S. District Court for the District Court of …

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Published on September 29, 2025 - 20:05 GMT

California Department of Justice Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Jimmy Lopez

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), today released a report on Jimmy Lopez’s death from an officer-involved shooting in Hemet, California, on July 4, 2024. The incident involved officers from the Hemet …

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Published on September 27, 2025 - 16:25 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Announces Settlement with Kars for Deceptive Cancer Charity Fundraising Scheme

Kars and its operators raised millions but only a fraction of donations went to fund breast cancer screenings OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 19 states and agencies, announced a settlement …

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Published on September 27, 2025 - 02:00 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Raises Alarm Bells on Abuse of U.S. DOJ’s Prosecutorial Power in Wake of Comey Indictment

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi expressing grave concern with the alarming trend of the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ) wielding its prosecutorial power for the improper purpose …

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Published on September 26, 2025 - 23:59 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Urges Trump’s CFPB to Continue Protecting Americans Who Rely on Nonbank Entities for Financial Services

Proposed rule would increase the risks of financial harm for millions of Americans OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week, along with 20 attorneys general, opposed a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed rule that would …

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Published on September 25, 2025 - 16:39 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Brief Opposing Trump’s Attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Programs and ...

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration’s executive orders targeting programs that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and …

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Published on September 25, 2025 - 00:27 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Coalition in Filing Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Block Trump Administration ...

OAKLAND — Co-leading a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to block the Trump Administration from enforcing the “Defund Provision” within …

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Published on September 24, 2025 - 19:48 GMT

Consumers Deserve Justice: Attorney General Bonta Opposes Inadequate Capital One Bank Settlement

Consumers were deceived out of nearly $3 billion, settlement proposes $300 million OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief opposing the approval of a proposed multi- …

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Published on September 22, 2025 - 23:05 GMT

Following Kimmel Suspension, Attorney General Bonta Stands Up for Free Speech, Urges FCC Chairman Carr to Uphold First Amendment

“The right to free speech is the cornerstone of our democracy” OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr strongly opposing his abuse of power and intimidation of …

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Published on September 22, 2025 - 21:31 GMT

Attorney General Bonta: Public Forest Lands Must be Protected

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a coalition of seven attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the Trump Administration's proposed rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Roadless Rule), which would …

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Published on September 22, 2025 - 19:58 GMT

Combatting the EPA’s Ongoing Assault on Climate Science: Attorney General Bonta Slams EPA’s Proposed Rescission of Endangerment ...

Through multiple actions, Attorney General Bonta and multistate partners, stand up for climate science, oppose EPA’s proposal to repeal all the federal motor vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards that protect the health and safety of Americans …

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Published on September 22, 2025 - 19:58 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Continues Defense of CFPB as Trump Administration Attempts to Shrink Its Responsibility to Protect ...

Proposals would leave consumers who are buying a car, disputing debt, or transferring money internationally, vulnerable OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 19 attorneys general, sent multiple letters to the Consumer Financial …

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Published on September 19, 2025 - 22:13 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Announces 72 Felony Convictions in Organized Criminal Postal Theft and Bank Fraud Scheme

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the felony convictions of 72 individuals involved in a widespread mail theft and postal fraud operation that resulted in the theft of nearly $6 million from hundreds of people. The defendants …

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Published on September 18, 2025 - 18:28 GMT

Committed to Protecting Youth Health: Attorney General Bonta Reminds Tobacco Manufacturers and Importers to Submit Applications ...

Tobacco products not appearing on Unflavored Tobacco List will be ineligible for sale in California OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today reminded tobacco manufacturers and importers that, pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 3218 (Wood, 2024 …

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Published on September 17, 2025 - 22:00 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration’s Weaponization of Student Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants

Proposed rule could block student loan forgiveness for thousands, deter job seekers from entering public service OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in opposing a proposed U.S. Department of …

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