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

Published on April 24, 2026 - 22:24 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Effort to Dismantle Fair Employment Opportunities for Blind Workers

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief in support of a challenge to the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to exempt the U.S. Army from the Randolph-Sheppard Act (RSA), which …

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Published on April 24, 2026 - 15:15 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Moves to Permanently Block President Trump’s Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Control over ...

Coalition seeks final ruling after filing lawsuit earlier this month to challenge unlawful executive order OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general, along with the Governor of Pennsylvania, in …

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Published on April 23, 2026 - 23:41 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Barriers to Legal Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers

Defends California’s workforce, economy, and immigrant communities OAKLAND — California Attorney General Bonta last week led a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) proposed rule that would modify filing …

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Published on April 23, 2026 - 20:10 GMT

Attorney General Bonta: Multi-Jurisdictional Sexual Assault Cold Case Solved, Highlights Importance of Audit of Untested Sexual ...

OAKLAND — With the July 1, 2026, deadline to audit all untested sexual assault evidence kits approaching, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside law enforcement partners, today announced that a series of multi-jurisdictional sexual assault cold …

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Published on April 23, 2026 - 20:10 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Secures Protections Against Forced Reset Trigger Returns in California Following Lawsuit Against Trump ...

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the Trump Administration’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has agreed, following a multistate lawsuit by California and other states, that it will not return …

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Published on April 23, 2026 - 02:01 GMT

Attorney General Bonta: Despite Trump Administration’s Efforts, Gender-Affirming Care Remains Legal

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Bonta today issued guidance for healthcare facilities and providers regarding gender-affirming care following the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon’s ruling blocking U.S. Department of Health and Human …

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Published on April 22, 2026 - 18:08 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Reminds School Districts of Legal Responsibility to Keep All Students Safe by Preventing and Responding to ...

Students and parents have a right — and school districts have a legal obligation — to address sexual harassment, assault, and abuse in schools LOS ANGELES — As part of the California Department of Justice’s ongoing effort to address sexual harassment, …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 23:14 GMT

During Graduation Season, Attorney General Bonta and Superintendent Thurmond Issue Updated Guidance on Graduates’ Rights to Wear ...

The guidance reminds schools of amended obligations that prohibit a preapproval process and extend students’ rights to wear traditional Tribal regalia OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 23:08 GMT

Attorney General Bonta: California Hits Historic Lows for Gun Violence, Our Work and Investments are Saving Lives but We Stand at ...

Thankfully, we have a plan SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta, together with gun violence prevention leaders and advocates, today announced the release of A Strategic Plan to Sustain California’s Record Progress Against Gun Violence: Part …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 23:08 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to Trump Administration’s Mandatory Immigration Detention Without Due Process

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief in support of challenges to the Trump Administration’s no-bond policy, which mandates the indefinite detention of vast numbers of non-citizens …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 23:08 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Opposes EPA’s Proposed Emission Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations for Failing to Fully ...

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta, together with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed National Emissions Standards for Hazardous …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 23:08 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Federal Effort to Strip Housing Support for Mixed-Status Immigrant Households

Tens of thousands of Californians are at risk of eviction OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 17:39 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Against City of Poway over CEQA Violations Involving the Discovery of Ancestral Remains and ...

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit against the City of Poway alleging that the city violated the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by failing to respond appropriately to new and substantial discoveries of multiple …

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Published on April 20, 2026 - 21:08 GMT

Supporting Healthier Communities: Attorney General Bonta Announces 2026–2027 Tobacco Grant Funding Availability for Local Agencies

Funding helps combat the illegal sale of tobacco products to youth OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) is now accepting proposals for its 2026-2027 Tobacco Grant Program, which …

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Published on April 20, 2026 - 18:01 GMT

Naming Names: Attorney General Bonta Secures Public Access to Evidence in Amazon Price Fixing Case

“I’m making efforts to push the market back to a retail that will give you [Amazon] solid headroom…” “I am very determined to help you hunt the disrupters in the market.” “If the problematic retail does not fix by the end of the week, we will discontinue [ …

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Published on April 18, 2026 - 01:43 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Lackluster Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Strategic Plan

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) draft Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026-2030. The plan proposes …

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Published on April 18, 2026 - 01:43 GMT

California Department of Justice Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of John Romero

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), today released a report on the death of John Romero from an officer-involved shooting in San Diego, California, on December 8, 2022. The incident involved officers …

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Published on April 18, 2026 - 01:43 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Warns Californians About Hidden Risks of Deferred-Interest Medical Credit Cards

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert warning Californians about deferred-interest medical credit cards. Frequently marketed as “zero interest” financing options for dental and medical care, deferred-interest medical …

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Published on April 18, 2026 - 01:42 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Secures Critical Win in Nexstar/Tegna Merger Challenge, Court Orders Titans to Halt Merging

Court grants states’ request for a preliminary injunction OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California granted a preliminary injunction halting …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 13:36 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Delivers Prime Victory Against Amazon in Ongoing Price Fixing Case

California looks forward to holding Amazon fully accountable in January 2027 trial OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a victory in California’s ongoing case against Amazon for price fixing. The 2022 lawsuit alleges that Amazon …

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