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

Published on March 13, 2026 - 23:01 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration’s Proposed Expansion of Catastrophic Health Insurance Plans

Catastrophic plans offer minimal coverage and high deductibles, leaving consumers with greater financial risk OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter responding to a …

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Published on March 13, 2026 - 16:01 GMT

California Seeks Court Order Stopping Trump's Illegal Tariffs

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom today announced filing a motion to block implementation of President Trump’s latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The …

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Published on March 13, 2026 - 15:56 GMT

California Department of Justice Releases 2025 Armed and Prohibited Persons System Annual Report

DOJ removed a record high number of individuals from APPS through enforcement and compliance efforts SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the release of the 2025 Armed and Prohibited Persons System (APPS) annual report. …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 20:13 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Issues Enforcement Advisory on Landlord Compliance with Domestic Well Testing Requirement

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued an enforcement advisory letter to landlords whose properties are located within service areas covered by applicable well testing programs. The letter promotes awareness of and compliance with …

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Published on March 11, 2026 - 15:34 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration over “Fishing Expedition” into Colleges and Universities

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s burdensome new requirements that colleges and universities submit data linking race to admissions, financial aid …

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Published on March 10, 2026 - 20:46 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to Trump Administration’s Illegal No-Bond Immigration Detention Policy

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a multistate amicus brief in Guerrero Orellana v. Moniz in support of a challenge to the Trump Administration’s “no-bond” policy, which mandates indefinite detention of certain non-citizens …

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Published on March 10, 2026 - 16:28 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration’s Attempt to Intimidate Scientific Organizations

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief opposing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s demand seeking documentation on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)’s clinical …

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Published on March 10, 2026 - 15:19 GMT

Attorney General Rob Bonta & Governor Gavin Newsom: 37 Missing Children Found in Riverside County Operation

LOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom today announced 37 missing children were found during operation “Safe Return” in Riverside County. California Department of Justice (DOJ) partnered with the United States …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 22:23 GMT

Only You Can Prevent Forest Mismanagement: Attorney General Bonta Opposes Proposal Undermining Public Participation in U.S. Forest ...

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta led a coalition of nine attorneys general in sending a comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service opposing its proposal to dilute the predecisional administrative review process that applies to a broad swath …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 05:35 GMT

Attorney General Bonta and State Attorneys General Carry on the Fight Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster

Vow to protect consumers, businesses, and artists nationwide NEW YORK — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a bipartisan group of attorneys general today announced their intent to continue with the landmark antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation/ …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 18:13 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Warns Companies of Responsibility to Disclose Heavy Metals in Baby Food Products

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued an enforcement advisory letter to companies that manufacture or sell baby food in California, reminding them of requirements under Assembly Bill 899 (AB 899), authored by Assemblymember Al …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 15:27 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Exposes Bay Area Tax Evasion Scheme Involving Luxury Vehicles Registered Out of State

California owed over $1.8 million in unpaid taxes OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta, together with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), today announced charges …

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Published on March 5, 2026 - 22:45 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration’s Attempt to Exempt New and Experimental Nuclear Reactors from Environmental ...

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the United States Department of Energy (DOE) opposing its Notice of New Categorical Exclusion (CatEx) for Advanced Nuclear Reactors …

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Published on March 5, 2026 - 21:30 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Calls on Trump Administration to Withdraw Citizenship Question from Test Survey for 2030 Census

Multistate coalition also criticizes other planned changes by Trump Administration OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce opposing …

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Published on March 5, 2026 - 20:47 GMT

It’s a Grand Slam: Attorney General Bonta Urges Californians to Beware of Scams on Seventh Annual Slam the Scam Day

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in observance of the Seventh Annual Slam the Scam Day, today issued a consumer alert warning Californians to beware of Social Security-related scams and other government imposter scams. In a government …

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Published on March 5, 2026 - 17:21 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Shuts Down Major Turlock Meth Lab: $1.2 Million in Drugs Seized, Three Arrested, Eight Firearms Recovered

MODESTO – California Attorney General Bonta today announced the seizure of $1.2 million in methamphetamine during the execution of a search warrant for a methamphetamine conversion lab in Turlock. On February 27, 2026, the California Department of Justice …

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Published on March 5, 2026 - 16:46 GMT

California Sues Trump Over His Unlawful Use of Tariffs — Again

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom today, along with a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the states of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, announced a new lawsuit challenging President Trump’s imposition of global tariffs …

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Published on March 4, 2026 - 22:10 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Urges Caution in the Development of Regulations for Experimental Autonomous Transportation of Hazardous ...

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate comment letter encouraging the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to fully weigh the potential risks before developing regulations to allow for the …

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Published on March 4, 2026 - 19:40 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Continues to Defend Contraceptive Access from Trump Administration Attacks

Multistate coalition pushes back on federal rules that allow employers to restrict access to birth control OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of …

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Published on March 4, 2026 - 15:33 GMT

California Department of Justice Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Rafael Mendoza and Michael MacFhionghain

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), today released a report on the death of Rafael Mendoza and Michael MacFhionghain from an officer-involved shooting in San Francisco, California on May 19, 2022. The …

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