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Big Oil knew fossil fuels would cause climate change as early as the 1960s, and purposefully hid the truth and lied to the public to make record profits.
California DOJ has sued five of the major oil companies and their trade association to hold them responsible for their decades-long campaign of deception.
Big Oil has spent millions to cover up the truth, discredit scientists, and mislead consumers, pocketing massive profits along the way. Meanwhile, Californians have been forced to spend billions to weather the devastating repercussions of climate change. These greedy corporations need to be held accountable — that’s where the California DOJ comes in.
In solidarity,
Rob
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Holding Big Oil Accountable for Decades of Lies
 Oil and gas companies have privately known the truth for decades — that the burning of fossil fuels leads to climate change — but have fed us lies and mistruths to further their record-breaking profits at the expense of our environment. Enough is enough. With our lawsuit, California becomes the largest geographic area and the largest economy to take these giant oil companies to court. It is time these companies pay to abate the harm they have caused.
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Protecting Consumers' Privacy
 Every day, nearly 90% of internet searches in the U.S. are on Google. It’s our right to know how our data is collected, stored, and used — and to opt out if we decide to. After investigating Google, we found that the internet giant deceived users, telling them it would no longer track their location if they opted out, but actually continued to track users’ movements for its own commercial gain. This week, my office announced a $93 million settlement with Google over their violation of California’s consumer protection laws.
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Getting Illegal Narcotics Off Our Streets
 This week, my team announced the arrest of a suspect and the seizure of more than 150 pounds of narcotics, including 485,000 fentanyl pills as part of a joint operation with CHP in Fresno County. Whether through the seizure of illicit fentanyl through our ongoing enforcement efforts or by bringing California billions of dollars through our lawsuits and investigative efforts to hold the opioid industry accountable, the California Department of Justice is all-in when it comes to protecting California families from the dangers of fentanyl.
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Holding the Opioid Industry Accountable
 California will continue to advocate and fight for justice, relief, and healing for the countless families whose lives have been upended by the opioid crisis. Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family bear responsibility for much of the grief and loss caused by the opioid crisis. Those who suffered as a result of their misconduct deserve the option to seek justice in court against the Sacklers.
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Fighting Hate Together
 We must stand united against hate and extremism and I’m proud to stand with our local partners throughout California. This week we met with local partners in Fresno to discuss and develop solutions to combat the rise of hate, foster community-based responses, and provide resources where they are most needed. Our message to Californians: We see you, we support you, and we will do our part to ensure that every Californian feels, and is, safe in their cities and communities.
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Make a Difference with California DOJ
 Apply today to help DOJ protect the health, well-being, and public safety of Californians. Check out our featured jobs below and visit oag.ca.gov/careers for a full listing of available positions:
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor, Charitable Trusts
Deputy Attorney General IV, eCrime Unit
Deputy Attorney General III, Health Quality Enforcement
Deputy Attorney General III, Healthcare Rights and Access
Deputy Attorney General IV, Appeals Writs and Trials
Information Technology Project Manager, Project Management & Oversight Section
Sustainability Manager, Central Services & Sustainability Unit
Auditor I, Audits & Compact Compliance Section
Audio-Visual Specialist, Office of Communications
Digital Forensic Investigator, DMFEA Investigations Section
Attorney General’s Honors Program
Deputy Attorney General
Graduate Legal Assistant
Geoffrey Wright Solicitor General Fellowship
Deputy Attorney General
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FLASH BRIEFING
Attorney General Bonta, Governor Newsom, and CARB Chair Randolph Issue Statements Following Oral Arguments in Three Critical Environmental Cases
Attorney General Bonta: Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District Board’s Forced Outing Policy Threatens the Safety and Privacy of California LGBTQ+ Students
Attorney General Bonta Issues Guidance Promoting Environmental Justice for Marginalized Communities Across California
Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Coalition in Fight Against Idaho’s Radical Abortion Ban
Attorney General Bonta Warns Against Illegal Price Gouging in Siskiyou County
Attorney General Bonta's Sponsored Bill to Strengthen Concealed Carry License Law Moves to Governor's Desk
Attorney General Bonta Calls for Federal Protections to Safeguard Patients from Medical Debt
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Photo of the Week
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 Our legal team presented arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia this week in defense of California’s ability to enforce its Advanced Clean Cars Standards and other standards for emissions from new motor vehicles. Vehicle pollution continues to be a pressing problem in California. I’m grateful that my team was in court this week vigorously defending California’s leadership on clean air.
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Resource Corner
In California, consumers have some of the strongest data privacy rights in the nation. Know your privacy rights and take control of your data.
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