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Quiroz v. Hernandez and City of Dayton - Fifth Circuit Court Opinion

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for rehearing in the case of Quiroz v. Hernandez and City of Dayton. The court withdrew its prior opinion and substituted a new one, denying the plaintiffs' request to replead their claims for a fourth time after the district court dismissed them with prejudice due to pleading deficiencies.

State AGs Sue Trump Admin Over $600M Health Funding Cut

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with attorneys general from Colorado, Illinois, and Minnesota, filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration to block the termination of over $600 million in CDC grants. The lawsuit alleges the funding cuts are politically motivated and would harm public health infrastructure.

California AG Vows Suit Against EPA Over Rescission of Greenhouse Gas Finding

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced his intention to sue the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its final rule rescinding the 2009 Endangerment Finding. This action removes federal protections limiting vehicle greenhouse gas emissions, which the AG argues violates established law and scientific consensus.

California AG Investigates Eaton Fire Response for Discrimination

California Attorney General Bonta has announced an investigation into the emergency response to the Eaton Fire. The investigation will examine potential race, age, or disability discrimination in emergency preparations and response, particularly concerning delayed evacuation notices in the historically Black community of West Altadena. The fire resulted in at least 19 deaths and significant property destruction.

California AG Denounces Harassment of Somali Childcare Providers

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a notice denouncing the harassment of Somali childcare providers by internet vigilantes. The notice reminds Californians of existing hate crime guidance and resources for law enforcement and victims, emphasizing that such harassment is illegal.

California AG Criticizes DOJ Antitrust Firing and Trump's Affordability Policies

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement criticizing the firing of the DOJ Antitrust Division chief and the Trump administration's policies, which he argues harm affordability for Americans. The statement highlights California's commitment to consumer protection and antitrust enforcement.

State AGs Support KOSA, Urge Preservation of State Authority for Child Online Safety

California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 40 other state attorneys general in supporting the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748. The coalition urged Congress to pass legislation that preserves states' authority to enact stronger child online safety laws, distinguishing it from a House version that could preempt state regulations.

California AG settles with Disney for $2.75M over CCPA violations

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $2.75 million settlement with The Walt Disney Company for alleged violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The settlement resolves claims that Disney failed to fully honor consumer requests to opt-out of the sale or sharing of their data across all devices and services.

California AG Sues US Dept. of Education Over FERPA Enforcement

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, challenging its findings that the California Department of Education violated FERPA. The lawsuit seeks to block the Department of Education from imposing new conditions on $4.9 billion in federal education funding.

Texas AG Intervenes in Support of Dr. Bowden Against Medical Board

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in a case supporting Dr. Mary Talley Bowden against the Texas Medical Board (TMB). The AG's office is challenging a TMB administrative penalty and public reprimand issued to Dr. Bowden concerning her prescription of Ivermectin.