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As Attorney General, it is my great privilege to protect, defend, and support all of California’s diverse communities, especially those who have long been overlooked and undervalued. That includes the tribal communities and Indigenous people who form the foundation of our state’s rich cultural tapestry and contribute to our society in immeasurable ways.
This week, I was honored to convene the inaugural meeting of my Public Law 280 Advisory Council and bring together tribal leaders and local, state, and federal justice partners to collaborate on how we can improve public safety on tribal lands and build trust in the justice system. I also signed on in support of Assembly Bill 2279, which would establish the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Justice Program at DOJ and further our work to meaningfully address this crisis. Finally, I was happy to join the California Native American Caucus and tribal leaders for a celebration of the beauty and cultures of California’s First People.
Whether we’re fighting for the rights, safety, and well-being of Indigenous people or celebrating their rich heritage, I am committed to ensuring our work is built on a foundation of respect and collaboration.
In solidarity,
Rob
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Improving Public Safety on Tribal Lands
 The Office of Native American Affairs advises me on matters of importance to tribal governments and tribal citizens, and is leading the implementation of the Tribal Assistance Program created under Assembly Bill 3099 by Assemblymember James Ramos. At the inaugural meeting of our first-in-nation Public Law 280 Advisory Council, we discussed how we can work together to keep our tribal communities safe — a fitting agenda to match the meeting’s theme of “A Commitment to Partnership: Improving Public Safety on Tribal Lands and Building Trust in the Criminal Justice System Together.” I know we can do better, and I’m committed to doing my part.
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Preventing Gun Violence
 On Tuesday, I joined San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott, U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, and San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl in announcing the establishment of the San Diego Gun Violence Prevention Program Task Force. This program is supported by grants from DOJ and the Judicial Council of California focused on ensuring court protection orders such as Gun Violence Restraining Orders and Domestic Violence Restraining Orders are effectively utilized, implemented, and enforced to protect survivors and prevent gun violence.
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Securing Historic Antitrust Win
 In addition, a federal judge ruled that Google maintained an unlawful monopoly on internet general search services and general search text ads in United States v. Google. As the fifth largest economy in the world, California has a special interest in protecting a landscape where competition and innovation will flourish. This historic win sets the tone for what we as a country and state will not allow. The California Department of Justice remains vigorously committed to enforcing antitrust laws.
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Protecting Our Environment
 I also co-led a coalition of 14 attorneys general in filing a motion to intervene to defend the U.S. Council on Environmental Quality's revised regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NEPA is the nation’s bedrock environmental law, and any attempt to undermine it puts our nation at risk of falling further behind in our fight against climate change, environmental harm, and environmental injustice.
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Supporting Migrants Fleeing Violence
 Further, I joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of President Joe Biden’s Parole Program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans. In California, we believe that migrants escaping violence should be treated with compassion and dignity, and immigration parole programs are a crucial part of a just and secure immigration system. We urge the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold this program that creates orderly processes for people fleeing humanitarian crises to lawfully reach the United States.
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Make a Difference at 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, Civil Rights Enforcement Section
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor, Native American & Tribal Affairs
Deputy Attorney General III, Correctional Law Class-Action
Deputy Attorney General IV, Consumer Protection
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor, Opinion Unit
Information Technology Specialist II, CAL-DNA Data Bank Program
OHR Operations Manager, Operations Unit
Legal Analyst, Charitable Trusts
Project Procurement Specialist, Enterprise Services Bureau
Criminalist, Bureau of Forensic Services
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Video of the Week
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 San Diego’s approach makes our communities safer from gun violence.
I encourage cities and counties across California to increase utilization of protection orders. Commonsense gun laws lead to safer communities and increased public safety.
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Join Us for Our Next Virtual Event
 The California DOJ’s Racial Justice Bureau is working to tackle some of California’s most pressing racial and social justice issues, and bring about transformational and lasting change. From taking on hate and discrimination to strengthening trust between law enforcement and the communities we serve and making our education system more equitable for all, we are committed to dismantling injustice and giving a voice to those who’ve long been overlooked and undervalued.
Learn more about the work the Racial Justice Bureau is leading across our state in the latest Demystifying the DOJ virtual webinar at 10 a.m. on September 18. Register here today!
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