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As graduates of all ages and from all programs walk across the graduation stage this month, I wanted to share a warm congratulations!
I’m in awe of everyone who has juggled the pursuit of education—be it high school, vocational school, college, or a graduate degree—while our society has faced a few undeniably challenging years. Through it all, you’ve been impatient for change—rightfully so. You’ve stood for racial justice, marched for gun safety and reproductive freedom, and demanded climate action.
No matter where the road ahead takes you, keep being impatient for change. Keep being intolerant of injustice. Our society needs it, because you aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow—you’re the leaders of today, and you’re inspiring us all to do better.
Congratulations Graduates!
Rob
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Congrats Class of 2023!
 I was honored to give the commencement addresses at the UCLA School of Law and CSU Dominguez Hills College of Business Administration and Public Policy. Congratulations Class of 2023! I know the future will be bright, so long as we all continue to walk with justice and lead with love.
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A Win for Consumers
 With each passing decade, the airline industry has grown more and more consolidated and hardworking consumers are paying the price. This week, we secured a court decision blocking the proposed merger of American Airlines and JetBlue, called the Northeast Alliance. The Northeast Alliance's only benefit was to American Airlines and JetBlue’s bottom lines, not to their customers. This decision sends a strong message: Whether you call it a merger, a takeover, or an alliance, we're not going to stand by when companies take action to consolidate their market share and disrupt competition in the process.
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Keeping our Kids Healthy and Safe
 We want the best for our children so that they can learn and thrive in the classroom. This week we issued a letter in support of USDA’s proposed school meals guidance to help young children build healthy habits and have access to nutritious food choices. While the proposal is an important step, we urge the USDA to go even further, and expand the guidance to include children who suffer from dairy allergies and lactose intolerance, and include more rigorous standards that align with updated dietary guidelines. It’s vital that our children have the nourishment they need so that they can excel in school.
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Mourning a Fallen Officer
 On behalf of the California Department of Justice, I extend my deepest condolences to the loved ones and colleagues of Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy Brett Harris, who lost his life in the service to his community this week. This tragedy is yet another solemn reminder of the sacrifice those in law enforcement make each and every day when they put on their uniform and badge, not knowing if they'll come home to their families at the end of their shift. Sheriff's Deputy Harris' ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten by a grateful state and her people.
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Fighting for Fair Prices for Californians
 We can and should stop the fleecing of consumers. We can and should stop the imbalance in the marketplace. California is soon to be the fourth largest economy in the world — and we have a responsibility to lead on important issues protecting consumers. The bottom line is that the price consumers see should be the price consumers pay. If you’ve been hit by hidden fees, I encourage you to share your story on social media using the hashtag #HiddenFeesUncovered.
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TikTok of the Week
 Everyone has a story about being hit by hidden fees. We want to hear yours. #HiddenFeesUncovered
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FLASH BRIEFING
Attorney General Bonta Announces President of a Mortgage Company Found Guilty on 100 Felony Counts in $7 Million Statewide Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Attorney General Bonta Calls on Court to Uphold Firearm Restrictions to People Under 21
Attorney General Bonta Files Multistate Amicus Brief in Defense of CFPB
California Attorney General Bonta Advocates for Federal Regulations on Illicit Use of the Tranquilizer Xylazine
Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief Supporting Oakland and San Francisco’s Efforts to Hold Big Oil Accountable for Misleading the Public, Worsening the Climate Crisis
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 There is no place for hate in California, and now more than ever, we must stand united against hate and extremism. By utilizing every resource possible, we will raise awareness around the staggering rise in hate crimes and proactively prevent future extremism from occurring. This week we hosted a hate crimes roundtable to come together to tackle this problem head on. I want to thank Mayor Ashleigh Aitken and local leaders in Orange County for their partnership and commitment to combating the rise of hate, fostering holistic, community-based responses, and providing resources where they are most needed. Every Californian deserves to feel safe in their cities and communities.
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Resource Corner
Crimes motivated by hate are not just attacks on individual innocent people – they are attacks on our communities and the entire state. We can all do our part to prevent hate crimes by:
- Learning more about how to identity and respond to hate crimes and incidents.
- Speaking out against hate and intolerance.
- Having community rallies to support victims.
- Offering support and help to victims.
- Asking public officials to speak out against hate crimes.
- Establishing a human relations commission or hate crime network that includes law enforcement, local government, schools, religious organizations and community organizations. Ask them to respond to hate crimes immediately when they happen and to promote prevention and awareness.
Reports of hate crimes and incidents can be made to your local law enforcement agency. You may also contact the California Office of Civil Rights CA v. Hate hotline and network online at any time in 15 languages or by calling (833) 866-4283 or 833-8-NO-HATE, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and talking to a trained civil rights agent in over 200 languages. Outside of those hours, people can leave a voicemail or call 211 to report a hate incident and seek support from a professional trained in culturally competent communication and trauma-informed practices.
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