California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom have launched a new online portal allowing members of the public to upload photos and videos of suspected unlawful activity by federal agents, in an effort to protect the rights and safety of Californians.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against the USDA, challenging the Trump administration’s guidance for implementing SNAP eligibility restrictions, arguing that it unlawfully excludes certain lawfully residing noncitizens from receiving food assistance benefits.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two housing bills, SB 786 and SB 808, aimed at cutting red tape and accelerating housing construction, which will take effect on January 1, 2026.
The California Department of Justice has determined that no criminal charges are warranted in the officer-involved shooting of Jimmy Lopez in Hemet, as the officers’ actions did not meet the threshold for criminal liability.
California’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force has recovered nearly $8 million in stolen goods and arrested over 700 suspects in the past seven months, as part of the state’s aggressive push to combat organized retail theft.
Proposition 36, a voter-approved initiative aimed at increasing penalties for repeat theft and drug offenses, has been criticized for its lack of funding, disproportionate impact on racial and geographic disparities, and failure to provide treatment options, leading to increased incarceration and strain on local justice systems.
California’s property crime rate has fallen to historic lows, despite claims from supporters of Prop. 36 that the measure was needed to address rising crime, and the state’s progress on public safety is being threatened by federal and state funding cuts.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a report highlighting the DOJ’s efforts to support LGBTQ+ rights and the rise in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in California and nationwide.
The California Department of Justice will continue to defend and uphold the rights of LGBTQ+ students and ensure that schools foster environments grounded in respect, understanding and inclusivity, despite the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Mahmoud v. Taylor case.
California is increasing penalties for retail theft, but lacks comprehensive data to determine if the changes are working, and the state is flying blind without it.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has praised a federal court ruling striking down the Trump administration’s decision to terminate National Institutes of Health grants to public health research institutions in several states, which was deemed discriminatory and unlawful.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of 13 other states have issued a statement reaffirming that the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back environmental justice policies are unlawful and critical, and have established the Office of Community Awareness, Response, and Engagement to promote diversity and equity.
A report from California Attorney General Rob Bonta found no substantial evidence to support criminal charges against an officer who killed an unarmed man in Fontana, CA in 2022.
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