California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, challenging federal guidance that the state says would significantly weaken fair housing enforcement, as part of a coalition of 16 attorneys general.
The California Department of Justice concluded that there was no legal basis to prosecute the officers involved in the fatal 2022 San Francisco police shooting of Rafael Mendoza and Micheal MacFhionghain, as the evidence did not establish that the officers were objectively unreasonable in using deadly force.
The California Department of Justice has concluded that criminal charges are not warranted in the fatal 2023 shooting of Jaime Valdez by a Fontana police officer, and has issued two recommendations to the Fontana Police Department to improve transparency and public access to departmental policies.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a press release advising Californians on how to report hate crimes following a series of incidents involving vigilante journalists and childcare facilities, emphasizing that hate crimes are attacks on individuals, communities, and the entire state.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against Rady Children’s Health for illegally shutting down gender-affirming medical care for patients under 19, in violation of a major hospital merger agreement.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Gov. Gavin Newsom issued guidance to state and local law enforcement agencies to investigate state law crimes committed by federal agents, following the federal government’s refusal to cooperate with state and local investigations into two recent federal officer-involved shooting deaths in Minnesota.
The California Department of Justice has concluded that there is insufficient evidence to prove that the officer involved in the shooting of Victor Nava acted without the intent to defend herself and others, and has made two policy recommendations to the South Gate Police Department.
A federal judge questioned the Trump administration’s effort to block a California law banning law enforcement officers from wearing masks while on duty, suggesting that the law is necessary to protect public safety and prevent confusion.
The California Attorney General’s Office has reached a settlement with the Sacramento City Unified School District after an investigation found evidence of unlawful enrollment practices that disadvantaged minority students.
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.