CA Attorney General Press Releases

AG Joins Amicus Brief Defending EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief supporting the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements. The brief defends the rule's strengthened requirements to reduce lead exposure from drinking water, including a 10-year lead pipe replacement mandate, against a legal challenge.

CA AG Sues HUD to Block Guidance Weakening Fair Housing Protections

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a coalition of 16 attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against HUD to block guidance that weakens fair housing protections. The guidance threatens to decertify state and local agencies that enforce protections beyond the federal Fair Housing Act, impacting complaint referrals and funding.

AG Bonta, States Continue Fighting Live Nation/Ticketmaster Resolution

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of states are returning to court to continue their antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster. The states are seeking a better resolution than the one recently settled by the U.S. Department of Justice, aiming to hold Live Nation accountable for anticompetitive practices that harm consumers and the live music industry.

AG Bonta, 20 AGs Oppose EV Charging Funding Halt

California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 20 other state attorneys general in opposing a Federal Highway Administration proposal that would halt federal funding for electric vehicle charging equipment. The proposal would impose an unachievable 100% domestic component requirement for EV chargers, impacting approximately $460 million in California funding.

CA AG Urges Supreme Court to Deny TPS Termination for Haitians

California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to deny the Trump Administration's request to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. The brief opposes the termination, which was set to be effective February 3, 2026, and would impact hundreds of thousands nationwide.

State AGs Oppose Expansion of Catastrophic Health Insurance Plans

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a coalition of 19 state attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by HHS and CMS to expand catastrophic health insurance plans. The proposed rule would increase out-of-pocket maximums and weaken coverage requirements, potentially leaving consumers with significant financial risk.

AG Bonta Blocks Federal Public Health Grant Termination

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a court order blocking the Trump Administration's termination of over $600 million in federal public health grants. The funding cuts exclusively targeted four Democratic-led states and were alleged to be politically motivated.

California DOJ Releases 2025 Armed and Prohibited Persons System Annual Report

The California Department of Justice released its 2025 Armed and Prohibited Persons System (APPS) annual report, detailing efforts to remove prohibited individuals and seize illegal firearms. The report highlights the removal of 10,746 prohibited individuals and the seizure of 1,437 firearms.

California AG Issues Advisory on Landlord Well Testing Compliance

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued an enforcement advisory to landlords regarding compliance with Assembly Bill 2454, which mandates participation in free domestic well testing and treatment programs. The advisory aims to ensure landlords provide safe drinking water to tenants in areas with vulnerable water supplies.

State AGs Oppose Trump Administration's No-Bond Immigration Detention Policy

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, joined by 10 other State Attorneys General, filed an amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration's "no-bond" immigration detention policy. The brief argues the policy violates due process and federal statutes by mandating indefinite detention without bond hearings for certain non-citizens.