CA Attorney General Press Releases

State AGs Challenge Withholding of Disaster Relief and Transportation Funding

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with attorneys general from three other states, is challenging the Trump Administration's threatened cuts to $900 million in transportation funding and withholding of over $1.3 billion in disaster relief funding. This action seeks to amend an existing lawsuit to include these new funding challenges.

State AGs Oppose SBA Rule Undermining Disaster Laws

California Attorney General Rob Bonta led a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Small Business Administration's interim final rule. The rule would preempt state and local permitting requirements following declared disasters, allowing contractors to self-certify compliance with building codes.

AG Bonta Supports Washington State Anti-Discrimination Law

California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 13 other state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Washington State's motion for rehearing en banc. The brief opposes a Ninth Circuit panel's ruling that weakened a Washington State law prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, arguing it harms states' ability to protect residents.

State AGs Demand GoFundMe Prove Removal of Plagiarized Charity Pages

California and 21 other state Attorneys General sent a letter to GoFundMe demanding proof that the platform has removed all unauthorized donation web pages created using charities' information without their consent. The coalition has given GoFundMe 14 days to provide this proof and disclose further information.

AG Bonta Opposes Rule Eliminating AI Model Card Requirements in Healthcare

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced his opposition to a proposed Trump administration rule that would eliminate AI model card requirements for healthcare products. The rule change would remove transparency and bias protections for AI used in healthcare decisions.

California DOJ Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting

The California Department of Justice is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on February 28, 2026, in San Luis Obispo, resulting in one fatality. This investigation is being conducted under the mandates of Assembly Bill 1506, which requires independent review of such incidents.

California AG Sues Live Nation/Ticketmaster for Anticompetitive Practices

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for alleged anticompetitive practices. The lawsuit, filed in conjunction with the DOJ and 30 other states, seeks to restore competition in the live entertainment industry and secure financial compensation for affected fans.

California AG Defends Birthright Citizenship at Supreme Court

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a coalition of 24 state AGs, filed an amicus brief in Trump v. Barbara at the U.S. Supreme Court. The brief defends birthright citizenship against a Trump administration executive order that sought to end it for children born in the U.S. to immigrant parents.

California AG Settles with Property Manager for Tenant Protection Violations

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with Redding property management company Property Upsurge for violating tenant protection laws. The company will pay $750,000 in tenant relief and debt relief, plus $50,000 in civil penalties, and must implement compliance measures.

State AGs Sue Trump Admin Over Vaccine Schedule Changes

California and 13 other state Attorneys General, led by AG Bonta, have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's recent overhaul of the childhood immunization schedule. The suit also targets changes to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) appointments, seeking to declare both unlawful.