California Attorney General Rob Bonta Files Amicus Brief in Support of Voting Protections
By Aakanksha Patel and Joseph Shepard OAKLAND, CA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a…
Attorney General Bonta Releases Broad Guidelines, Reports in the Face of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
By Alexander Ramirez and Allison Hodge OAKLAND, CA – In response to the recent increase of hate…
AG Announces Plan to Increase Efforts to Dismantle Human Trafficking and Children Exploitation in California
By Stephanie Boulos, Neha Malhi and Angie Madrid LOS ANGELES, CA – As human trafficking cases increased,…
California Attorney General Bonta Shows Support for U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision Protecting Unlawful Search and Seizure.
By Karisa Cortez OAKLAND, CA- California Attorney General Robert Bonta released a statement this week supporting the…
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules to Maintain Stay for Assault Weapon Ban in California
By Ankita Joshi and Karisa Cortez CALIFORNIA – The assault weapon ban in California will still be…
Sunday Commentary: Solano DA Did Nothing on Monterrosa Then Objects to AG Calling Her Out
By David M. Greenwald Fairfield, CA – It took less than a month for newly-appointed California AG…
Solano County DA Fires Back at AG Bonta on Monterrosa Case
By David M. Greenwald Fairfield, CA – Solano County DA Krishna Abrams fired back on Friday against…
Bonta Announces Full DOJ Investigation into Monterrosa Killing by Vallejo PD
By David M. Greenwald Vallejo, CA – Criticizing the Solano County DA for failing to act, Attorney…
New AG Launches Racial Justice Bureau as He Brings Together Elected Leaders against Hate Crimes
By David M. Greenwald Sacramento, CA – Taking on hate crimes is one of the top priorities…
Guest Commentary: California’s New Attorney General Has a Reputation As a Criminal Justice Reformer, but His Biggest Test Is Yet to Come
Rob Bonta’s career has hinged on the idea that the law can be used to engender social…
Sunday Commentary: Reisig Positioning Himself between Schubert and Boudin
By David M. Greenwald For the second time in a row, Jeff Reisig, first elected in 2006,…
Commentary: Sac DA Decides to Run for AG; Potential Battle Between Reformer and Law and Order Could Ensue
By David M. Greenwald Sacramento, CA – No sooner had Rob Bonta been sworn in as AG…
Bonta Sworn In as Next California Attorney General
By David M. Greenwald Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom noted the big shoes that Rob Bonta…
Newsom Nominates Prison Reform Advocate and Assemblymember Rob Bonta for Attorney General
By Kritika Singh SACRAMENTO — In March 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom nominated Democratic Assemblyman Rob Bonta…
Commentary: Newsom Goes Progressive with Bonta Pick
By David M. Greenwald San Francisco, CA – Word leaked out just before the scheduled 2 pm…
Breaking News: Governor Newsom Appoints Reformer as the New AG, Rob Bonta (Updated)
By David M. Greenwald San Francisco, CA – In a move that will no doubt please progressives…
California Capitol Watch: Bail Reform, Plan B
By Eric Gelber Legislation enacted in 2018 (SB 10 (Hertzberg)) repealed existing laws regarding bail and required…
California Lawmakers Take Stand on API Hate Crimes, Introduce Legislation to Fight Them
By Alexander Ramirez SACRAMENTO, CA – Amid the examples of hate attacks that have been increasingly common…
ACLU California Action Releases Scorecard, Crowns 28 Lawmakers as ‘Champions’ or ‘Advocates’
By Aishwarya Rajan CALIFORNIA – ACLU California Action this week released its annual scorecard for 2019-2020 state…
Monday Morning Thoughts: AG Appointment Could Be Pivotal for Newsom
By David M. Greenwald It looks increasingly like a recall effort will get the matter of Gavin…
