CA Attorney General Press Releases

California AG Warns of Scams on Slam the Scam Day

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert warning Californians about Social Security and government imposter scams on the Seventh Annual Slam the Scam Day. The alert highlights the increasing financial losses to scams reported by the FTC and provides tips for consumers to protect themselves.

State AGs Urge Caution on Autonomous Hazardous Materials Transport Rules

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, joined by nine other state Attorneys General, urged the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to exercise caution in developing regulations for the autonomous transport of hazardous materials. The coalition emphasized the need for proven safety and reliability before allowing such systems to operate.

State AGs Defend Contraceptive Access Against Trump Rules

California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 22 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit against Trump Administration regulations that allowed employers to restrict access to no-cost contraception. The brief argues these rules undermine the ACA and could shift millions in costs to individuals.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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 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.