California Attorney General Rob Bonta has reached a stipulation with Providence St. Joseph Hospital to ensure the hospital complies with California's Emergency Services Law (ESL) as legal proceedings continue.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with 20 other attorneys general, has submitted an amicus brief in the case of McMahon v. World Vision, Inc., advocating for LGBTQ+ rights in the workplace.
Ahead of the upcoming General Election on November 5, 2024, California Attorney General Rob Bonta has released a bulletin detailing the state's laws regarding third-party collection of voter ballots and the use of unofficial ballot drop-off...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the felony conviction of Sirron Croskey for armed robbery, reckless evading, and possession of a loaded firearm in public.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with Walmart over allegations of illegal disposal of hazardous and medical waste. The retail giant is set to pay $7.5 million in penalties and costs, along with agreeing to comply with injunctive terms as part of the resolution.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief before the en banc court of the Ninth Circuit. The brief supports the Biden administration's challenge to Idaho's near-total ban on abortion. In the case United States of America v. Idaho, the coalition backs the U.S. government's argument that the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) mandates hospitals to provide necessary abortion care during medical emergencies.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to support the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Discriminatory Effects Rule. This rule, under the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA), addresses housing practices that may seem neutral but are discriminatory, causing a "disparate impact" on certain groups.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in a legal initiative to maintain access to preventive healthcare services for Americans. The group filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court, supporting the Biden Administration's defense of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) preventive care mandate. This mandate requires private insurers to cover specific preventive services, including screenings for various cancers and cardiovascular diseases, at no cost to consumers.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in collaboration with local and federal law enforcement partners, has announced the eradication of 774,829 illegally cultivated cannabis plants and 106,141 pounds of processed cannabis. This operation resulted in 282 arrests across 36 counties in California under the Eradication and Prevention of Illicit Cannabis (EPIC) program. The estimated underground market value for these seizures is around $353 million.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the case of Bryant v. Stein, aiming to protect access to mifepristone in North Carolina. The brief was submitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and urges the court to uphold a district court's decision that prevents North Carolina from imposing restrictions on mifepristone that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has deemed unnecessary for patient safety.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and a coalition of 51 bipartisan attorneys general, has issued a warning to iDentidad Advertising Development LLC, also known as iDentidad Telecom. The telecom company is accused of transmitting illegal robocall traffic, including calls that impersonated government officials and imitated a hotline used by the Illinois Attorney General’s office.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has introduced a new law enforcement bulletin detailing ten new California Organized Retail Crime (ORC) bills signed into law by the Governor on August 16, 2024. These laws are designed to assist law enforcement in combating organized retail crime across the state. While most of these laws will take effect on January 1, 2025, AB 1972 became effective immediately on August 16, 2024.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued guidance for consumers and businesses to enhance their online security as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, observed each October. Emphasizing the importance of proactive measures against cyber threats, Bonta stated, “During Cybersecurity Awareness Month and beyond, I urge Californians and businesses to take online threats seriously. Don’t wait for a cyberattack or data breach to prioritize your protection – the time to act is now."
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced criminal charges against Husam Aldairi, a Southern California dentist, and five of his employees. The group is accused of defrauding the state's Medi-Cal program of nearly $900,000 through a fraudulent billing scheme.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a consumer alert to inform workers about illegal restraints on employee mobility, including no-poach agreements, non-compete agreements, and Training Reimbursement Agreement Provisions (TRAPS). These contracts often violate California law by restricting job mobility and suppressing wages.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in collaboration with a bipartisan group of 33 attorneys general, has successfully opposed Meta's effort to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses the company of contributing to a mental health crisis among children. The legal action claims that Meta allowed young children access to its platforms, violating federal laws, and misled the public about harmful features on Instagram and Facebook that allegedly addict children and teens.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife have filed an amicus brief with the California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District. The brief supports environmental plaintiffs in the case Bring Back the Kern v. City of Bakersfield. This follows a preliminary injunction granted last year that required Bakersfield to stop drying up the Kern River, as it was found to violate California Fish and Game Code section 5937.
California has taken a significant step to protect consumers from volatile gas prices with the signing of ABX2-1 into law. Governor Gavin Newsom approved the legislation, which was authored by Assemblymember Gregg Hart, Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, and Senator Nancy Skinner. The bill is co-sponsored by Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Newsom.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued two consumer alerts to inform tenants and landlords about current legal limits on rent increases. The first alert, titled “Know Your Rights as a California Tenant,” provides details on the maximum annual rent increase allowed under state law, specifically the Tenant Protection Act (TPA). Under this act, most landlords cannot raise rent by more than 10% total or 5% plus the percentage change in the cost of living—whichever is lower—over a year.
The California Department of Justice has released a report concerning the officer-involved shooting of Ruben Ramos in Burbank, California, on May 27, 2023. The incident involved officers from the Burbank Police Department and resulted in the death of Mr. Ramos. The report is part of ongoing efforts by the DOJ to ensure transparency and accountability in law enforcement practices.
