Rob Bonta

From the late 1970s to the 2000s, crime was a dominant political issue in California, driven by high-profile cases like the 1993 kidnapping and murder of Polly Klaas. Anti-crime legislation such as the three strikes measure and prison expansion under Republican governors like George Deukmejian and Pete Wilson reflected public demand for stricter criminal justice policies, while crime rates peaked in the 1980s and 1990s before declining significantly by 2025.

A San Francisco judge ruled that California's Attorney General overstepped by attempting to ban blackjack at private cardrooms, allowing them to continue offering the games. The decision is a setback for Native American tribes opposing the cardrooms' table games, which they claim violate state laws reserving such gambling for tribal casinos.

A San Francisco judge ruled that California Attorney General Rob Bonta overstepped his authority by attempting to ban blackjack at private cardrooms, allowing them to continue offering the game. The decision is a setback for Native American tribes seeking to eliminate their competitors, with cardroom operators emphasizing the legal and economic benefits of their operations.

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship, citing the 14th Amendment. Trump has since urged Congress to legislate against birthright citizenship, while California and other states praised the ruling as upholding constitutional protections for children born in the U.S.

A California appeals court denied the state attorney general's request to review Shasta County's voter ID law, Measure B, which requires photo ID for voting and alters election procedures. The court's decision was procedural, allowing the attorney general to pursue relief in the trial court. Measure B, approved by 55% of voters, conflicts with state laws prohibiting photo ID requirements and mandating vote-by-mail and early voting.

Santa Clara County and state officials are urging a judge to block the federal government from building and operating a new ICE detention center near Gilroy. California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Santa Clara County Counsel Tony LoPresti filed a motion seeking a preliminary injunction.

Virginia Attorney Jay Jones joined a coalition of 22 Democratic attorneys general challenging a settlement in a lawsuit against the IRS, arguing it creates a fund that could benefit Jan. 6 defendants. The coalition claims the agreement between President Donald Trump and the Justice Department is collusive and shields Trump and his interests.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) warned California it would sue state officials over Assembly Bill 1127, a law banning the sale of 'machinegun-convertible pistols' including Glocks, arguing it violates the Second Amendment. The law, set to take effect July 1, reclassifies Glocks as convertible to machineguns due to their trigger mechanisms, but allows existing owners to retain their firearms. The DOJ demanded California halt enforcement, acknowledge the law's unconstitutionality, and agree to a court-enforceable consent decree.

The Department of Justice threatened to sue California over its 'Glock ban' law, arguing it violates the Second Amendment. The law, set to take effect July 1, prohibits selling 'machinegun-convertible pistols' and reclassifies certain semi-automatic handguns like Glocks under this category.

California filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s attempt to roll back the state’s vehicle emissions standards. The Trump administration used the Congressional Review Act to submit four of California’s emissions waivers for congressional review, aiming to limit the state’s authority to set stricter pollution rules.

California filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s attempt to revoke the state’s vehicle emissions standards. The Trump administration has targeted California’s waiver authority under federal clean air laws, using the Congressional Review Act to submit four of California’s waivers for congressional review.

California has filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s attempt to revoke the state’s vehicle emissions standards. The dispute centers on California’s long-standing federal waivers to set stricter emissions rules, which Trump’s administration is targeting through the Congressional Review Act. The state argues that revoking these waivers is unlawful and vows to defend its regulatory authority.

California sued the Trump administration over its attempt to revoke Clean Air Act waivers allowing stricter emission standards. The state argues the EPA illegally reclassified the waivers as rules to invoke the Congressional Review Act, undermining California's authority to regulate emissions.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta supports Gov. Gavin Newsom's claim that the Trump administration is weaponizing the Justice Department, despite reports the probe into Newsom and his wife originated in California. Bonta accuses Trump of using the DOJ for political persecution, while Sen. Adam Schiff declined to comment on the probe's origins.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta supports Governor Gavin Newsom's claim that the Trump administration is weaponizing the Justice Department, despite reports the federal probe into Newsom and his wife originated in California. Bonta and Newsom assert the investigation is politically motivated, while Sen. Adam Schiff declined to comment on the probe's origin.

California's attorney general sued Shasta County over Measure B, a voter ID ballot measure that requires government-issued ID for registration and voting, eliminates vote-by-mail and early voting, mandates hand-counted ballots, and creates a separate county voter registration system. The lawsuit claims the measure violates state election law by conflicting with existing provisions that guarantee access to vote-by-mail, early voting, and certified voting systems.

California Democrats face accusations that sanctuary policies hinder local police from conducting welfare checks on unaccompanied migrant children flagged by federal authorities. A lawsuit from El Cajon argues state law forces law enforcement to choose between violating sanctuary rules or neglecting child safety. California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned that cooperating with federal immigration information could violate SB 54, but city officials claim they seek only to ensure children's safety, not act as immigration agents.

California Democrats face accusations that sanctuary policies hinder local law enforcement from conducting welfare checks on unaccompanied migrant children flagged by federal authorities. A lawsuit from El Cajon alleges state laws force police into impossible choices between complying with regulations and ensuring child safety, while California Attorney General Rob Bonta warns such checks could violate SB 54.

California's police shooting investigations, transferred to the Department of Justice in 2020 to address conflicts of interest, have closed 41 cases over five years without recommending charges against any officer. Investigations average nearly 2.5 years, exceeding statutes of limitations for certain crimes like involuntary manslaughter and missing deadlines for officer decertification.

Gavin Newsom has significantly influenced California's political landscape by appointing multiple officials to key positions, creating a network of allies who may support his potential presidential bid. His appointments, partly driven by vacancies caused by President Joe Biden's decisions, include roles like Secretary of State and Attorney General, with some appointees later winning elections independently.

A California law inspired by George Floyd's death transferred fatal police shooting investigations from local authorities to the state attorney general to ensure independence and speed. However, the attorney general's office has faced significant delays, with most investigations exceeding two years and some surpassing three years, leading to missed statute of limitations and no officer prosecutions or decertifications.

California, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for discontinuing grants under the State Personnel Development Grant program, which funds special education staff development and services for children with disabilities. The states argue the 2025 cuts were politically motivated, citing the administration’s opposition to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta refutes President Donald Trump's claims of election fraud in the state's primary elections, stating there is no evidence to support such assertions. Bonta highlights the lack of widespread fraud in recounts and audits, criticizes misinformation from figures like Spencer Pratt, and emphasizes transparency in vote-counting processes.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the creation of an Affordability Response Team within the state Department of Justice to investigate and address unlawful practices contributing to rising costs for Californians. The team will involve experts from across the department to examine potential violations.

US states are reportedly planning to sue to block Paramount's Warner Bros. takeover. California's attorney general Rob Bonta launched a probe into the deal shortly after it was announced.

The 2026 California primary election results indicate Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has advanced to the November runoff, with Spencer Pratt projected as her opponent. The governor's race remains undecided with multiple candidates, while Rob Bonta is projected to face Michael Gates for attorney general. Lieutenant governor results are closely contested between Gloria Romero and Fiona Ma.

Rob Bonta is projected to advance in the California Attorney General's race with 54.1% of the vote. Gates is projected second with 41.32%, and Mikels third with 4.43%.

Rob Bonta advances to the general election for attorney general in California. The article notes this development but provides no additional context.

The California primary election results will determine the top two candidates for most statewide races, including governor and attorney general, who will advance to a November runoff. The race for state superintendent of public instruction allows a candidate to win outright with a majority. Key races highlight the influence of the California governor and attorney general roles in shaping state and national policy.

Independent journalist Nick Shirley criticized California lawmakers for advancing AB 2624, a bill he claims shields taxpayer-funded NGOs and nonprofits from scrutiny. The legislation, nicknamed the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act,' aims to protect immigration service providers from harassment but Shirley argues it would hinder investigations into potential fraud, citing past cases in Minnesota and California hospice operations.

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the genetic testing company formerly known as 23andMe for failing to protect its customers' data. The suit alleges a data breach due to inadequate security measures.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the genetic testing company formerly known as 23andMe for failing to protect customer data. The suit alleges a data breach that compromised user information.

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the genetic testing company formerly known as 23andMe for failing to protect its customers' data. The suit alleges the company failed to safeguard sensitive genetic information.

California's attorney general Rob Bonta sued the genetic testing company formerly known as 23andMe, alleging it failed to protect sensitive user data in a 2023 breach affecting nearly 7 million people nationwide.

California's attorney general Rob Bonta sued 23andMe, alleging the company failed to protect sensitive user data in a 2023 breach affecting nearly 7 million people. The lawsuit claims the breach compromised user privacy.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against 23andMe, now Chrome Holding Co., over the company's failure to protect sensitive customer genetic and personal information. The case involves a 2023 breach that exposed health data.

California's attorney general's office sued 23andMe for data protection failures leading to a 2023 breach that exposed sensitive genetic data. The lawsuit alleges the company failed to secure customer data and misled consumers about the breach's severity, with compromised information sold on the dark web during a period of rising hate crimes.

California AG Rob Bonta has sued 23andMe over a 2023 data breach that led to the sale of 7 million users' data on the dark web.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued the successor of 23andMe over a 2023 data breach, alleging the company misrepresented the breach's severity.

California’s attorney general sued Chrome Holding Co. (formerly 23andMe) for failing to protect user data in a 2023 breach affecting 7 million people. The breach, using credential stuffing from a 2017 MyHeritage data leak, allowed attackers to access 14,000 accounts and steal genetic data, health reports, and relative information, which was later sold on the dark web. The lawsuit seeks penalties and injunctions against the company for violating privacy laws.