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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 1d

We’ve fought to block illegal forced outing policies in California schools, and we’ll continue standing strong against the Trump Administration’s effort to target LGBTQ+ people.

Today, and always, we must fight to ensure all our communities are safe, included, and supported.

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 1d

At the California Department of Justice, we’re committed to supporting our LGBTQ+ communities.

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 1d

Coming out takes an immense amount of courage and strength.

Everyone deserves to feel safe being who they are and to come out at their own pace. #NationalComingOutDay.

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 1d

Last month, we opposed the U.S. Department of Education’s proposal to end data collection on the harassment and bullying of students based on gender identity.

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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Proposal to End Data Collection on Bullying and Harassment of Students Based on Gender Identity

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, led a multistate coalition in opposing proposed changes to the Department of Education’s Office...

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 1d

Alongside Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, we are advocating for legislation that includes a warning label on social media platforms — a tool to inform young people of the significant risk of mental health harm associated with social media use.

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Attorney General Bonta, Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan, Introduce Legislation to Require Social Media Warning Labels

Bill to raise public awareness, turn the tide of a growing public health crisis SAN FRANCISCO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) today introduced...

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 1d

We’re in court fighting to prevent the Trump Administration from unlawfully stripping away $200 million in grant funding awarded to local education agencies, county offices of education, & universities in California to support the mental health & well-being of students.

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Attorney General Bonta, Multistate Coalition File Motion to Block Trump Administration’s Unlawful Discontinuation of School Mental Health Grant Funding

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday, as part of a multistate coalition, filed a motion for preliminary injunction to block the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully discon...

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 1d

At the California Department of Justice, we’re committed to protecting our people and defending access to mental healthcare. #NationalMentalHealthAwarnessWeek

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 1d

This week, and always, I encourage all Californians to look after their mental health.

You are not alone. #NationalMentalHealthAwarnessWeek

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 2d

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Bad Actor Licensed Contractors Put on Notice: Attorney General Bonta’s Sponsored Bill to Permit DOJ to Revoke or Suspend Contractors’ Licenses for Wage Theft Violations Signed into Law

SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom signing Assembly Bill (AB) 1002 into law. Authored by Assemblymember Jesse ...

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 2d

@cagovernornewsom.bsky.social signed Assemblymember Gabriel’s #AB1002 into law! CA DOJ can now seek revocation or suspension of contractor’s licenses for wage theft violations.

Contractors who engage in wage theft will be held accountable.

Every worker deserves to be paid fully and fairly.

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 2d

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Attorney General Bonta’s Sponsored Bills to Accelerate Housing Construction Signed into Law

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom signing into law Senate Bill 786 (Arreguín) and Senate Bill 808 (Caballero), t...

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 2d

Senator Arreguin’s #SB786 and Senator Caballero’s #SB808 have both been signed into law by @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social

We’re proud to have sponsored these new laws that will help get Californians into new homes more quickly by avoiding unnecessary delays in housing construction.

Attorney General Bonta’s Sponsored Bills to Accelerate Housing Construction Signed into Law

“I sponsored SB 786 and SB 808 because these bills will accelerate our progress toward a more affordable California.”

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 2d

We’re demanding AG Bondi reassert the independence of the Justice Dept and immediately end all politically motivated prosecutions.

President Trump is actively targeting those he views as his enemies, and the U.S. DOJ is blindly doing his bidding.

This should send chills down all of our spines.

Following Politically Motivated Indictment of Attorney General James, Attorney General Bonta Demands Independence of U.S. Department of Justice

OAKLAND — Following the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today demanded that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi reassert the long-standing inde...

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 3d

I’m joining 10 AGs in pushing back against the Trump Administration’s baseless and unprecedented attacks on nonprofits’ freedom of speech.

We won’t stand idly by as President Trump weaponizes government and tries to punish those who don’t agree with him. oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...

Charities and nonprofits are woven into the fabric of American society, in every state and community. Any attempts to target nonprofits for simply fulfilling their missions, no matter their beliefs or worldview, is a gross violation of their and all Americans' First Amendment rights to free speech and free association.

In a country founded on the right to hold different opinions than the king, the President's shameless attempt to punish nonprofits and charities who may not co-sign his extremist agenda is deeply un-American.

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 3d

Our team is in court fighting to protect SNAP participants’ data from President Trump’s attempts to bully states into providing it.

No one should have to choose between putting food on the table or allowing their personal, private data to be used in Trump’s mass surveillance database.

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 4d

Everyone deserves a safe and dignified place to call home.

If you believe your rights as a tenant have been violated, please send us your stories.

At CA DOJ, we’ll continue to fight to protect tenants.

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 4d

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Attorney General Bonta’s Sponsored Bill to Bolster California Antitrust Law, Keep California’s Economy Vibrant, Signed into Law

SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) today issued the following statements in response to Governor Gavin Newsom signing into law Senate Bill 7...

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 4d

@cagovernornewsom.bsky.social has signed Sentator Hurtado’s #SB763 into law! This new law increases penalties for wealthy corporations looking to illegally profit at the cost of workers, consumers, and honest businesses.

A fair and competitive marketplace helps us all.

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 4d

The escalating use of Democratic cities as training ground for the military must stop now. oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...

In New Filings, Attorney General Bonta Urges Ninth Circuit to Block Trump from Using California’s National Guard as His Own Personal, Traveling Police Force

Since the Ninth Circuit first stayed the lower court’s order blocking the federalization of the California National Guard in June, facts have significantly changed undermining the Trump Administration...

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 4d

We’re asking the court to reinstate our order preventing President Trump from federalizing the California National Guard as our case continues.

President Trump is seeking to deploy the California National Guard as his own personal, traveling police force, indefinitely, anywhere in the country.

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 5d

California communities have no desire to see their streets turned into a training ground for the military.

Neither do our friends in D.C., Illinois, and Oregon.

I urge the court to see this political gamesmanship for what it is — and put an immediate stop to it before it goes any further.

ATTORNEY GENERAL BONTA CONTINUES SUPPORT FOR STATES CHALLENGING TRUMP'S
MILITARIZATION OF AMERICAN CITIES

"The Trump Administration continues to far exceed the outer bounds of presidential power, blasting through legal guardrails and shattering democratic norms"

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 5d

Had a great time kicking off Filipino American History Month at Alameda’s Filipino Island Festival!

Filipino history is American history.

And we’re proud of it.

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 5d

This #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth we honor survivors and acknowledge the important work being done by advocates and policymakers to help prevent, protect, and heal from domestic violence.

Together, we can create a safer environment for all.

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 5d

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Attorney General Bonta Asks California Tenants Harmed by Landlords to Share Their Experiences

California DOJ prepared to take action against those who exploit California tenants LOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today held a press conference in Los Angeles to ask California t...

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 5d

This past June, we sued one of the largest landlords in CA for violating tenant protection laws.

Now, we’re asking tenants who’ve been exposed to unsafe housing conditions to share their stories with us at oag.ca.gov/report.

All California tenants have the right to safe living conditions.

22,000+ Rental housing units in CA are owned and managed by the Nijar family’s companies.

Report Potential Violations

Current of former tenants of PAMA or any of its related companies:

CA DOJ wants to hear from you

OAG.CA.GOV/REPORT

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