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President Trump has imposed illegal and erratic tariffs that are raising the cost of living for everyone and wreaking havoc on California’s economy — the fifth largest economy in the world and a major driver of our nation’s financial success.
Simply put, Trump’s tariffs are hurting businesses, workers, and families, and the reality is: he does not have the power to impose them.
As Attorney General, it’s my job to ensure California remains the best place to live, work, raise a family, and run a business. I will not sit by while the President plays dangerous games with our financial future, breaking the law and violating the Constitution as he pleases. It is time to rein Trump in and restore order to our economy.
In your corner,
Rob
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Suing the Trump Administration Over the Unlawful Imposition of Tariffs
 Since early February, the Trump Administration has issued over a dozen executive orders under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) to impose tariffs that have sent shockwaves through financial markets, businesses, and consumers in every corner of the globe. In our lawsuit, Governor Newsom and I argue that the IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose these tariffs, and that the Constitution expressly gives the authority to impose tariffs to Congress — not the President. The tariffs challenged under our lawsuit are projected to, at a minimum, shrink the U.S. economy by $100 billion annually, increase inflation by 1.3%, and cost the average American family $2,100.
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Protecting Your Social Security Benefits
 Social Security benefits are a lifeline for over six million Californians. This week, I took two actions to protect those critical benefits. First, I announced the launch of a new webpage that allows Californians to report any disruptions they’ve experienced to their Social Security benefits amid a cut to 12% of the Social Security workforce, potential gutting of its phone services, and the closure of field offices. This information is vital to ascertaining the impact of federal actions on California and aiding with any potential future action by my office. Second, I filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s abrupt changes to core Social Security Administration policies, many of which have caused serious disruptions and delays.
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Securing Antitrust Win Against Google
 This week, a federal judge ruled that Google willfully acquired and maintained an unlawful monopoly of publisher ad servers and ad exchanges in United States et al. v. Google. I joined the U.S. Department of Justice in filing this lawsuit against Google in 2023 because the company has been playing unfairly in the advertising space. As the fifth largest economy in the world, California has an outsized role in protecting competition and a vibrant economy where business can thrive on merits, not on illegal business practices — we have done just that.
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Fighting Against Human Trafficking
 I also joined a bipartisan, multistate letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr. regarding the National Human Trafficking Hotline. The National Human Trafficking Hotline has played a crucial role in the fight against human trafficking. However, in recent years, operators managing the hotline have limited the way tips are shared with law enforcement agencies. The letter advocates for an approach that respects the wishes of victims while recognizing that an effective strategy to reduce human trafficking requires communicating third-party tips to law enforcement.
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Making Your Life Affordable
 From groceries to gas, costs seem to be rising and rising ... and rising. California DOJ has your back and is committed to protecting California families grappling with the high cost of living. In this segment, find some of the ways California DOJ is protecting Californians — and their wallets.
Case Study: SB 1061, legislation to protect consumers by banning medical debt from credit reports.
What We Did: Last year my office sponsored SB 1061, authored by Senator Monique Limón, which was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.
What This Means to You: Californians who get sick shouldn’t have their financial future ruined. Medical debt can unfairly prevent consumers from getting loans, renting an apartment, or getting a job. With SB 1061, California banned reporting medical debt on consumer credit reports because we recognized this practice as harmful, unnecessary, and hurting the financial futures of people already struggling the most. The best tool to ensure you are protected under this law is to check your credit report regularly; this can also help identify other errors and illegal activity, like identity theft.
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Keeping You Safe
 This week, I announced that my office has matched a latent print, resulting in the arrest of a suspect in the tragic murder of 68-year-old Gurcharan Singh Gill. Mr. Gill was fatally stabbed while working at a convenience store in Central Fresno in 2016. By the time the Fresno Police Department arrived, Mr. Gill had died from his injuries, prompting the California DOJ to gather physical evidence. Surveillance footage showed the suspect touching surfaces in the store. Although latent prints and DNA were collected, they initially did not match any database entries. Recently, the suspect was arrested in Stanislaus County, where his palm prints were taken, leading to a match after nine years.
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Post of the Week
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FLASH BRIEFING
Attorney General Bonta Calls on Congressional Leaders to Pass Law Prohibiting PBMs from Owning or Operating Pharmacies
Attorney General Bonta: No One Should Have to Choose Between Their Health and Their Financial Security
Attorney General Bonta Joins Coalition Challenging Illegal Firing of FTC Commissioners
State Privacy Regulators Assemble: Attorney General Bonta Announces Bipartisan Consortium of Privacy Regulators
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Video of the Week
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Make a Difference at California DOJ
 Apply today to help the California 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 III, Employment Law Section
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Project Director, Firearms Information Technology System Modernization
Legal Secretary, Legal Support Operations
Accounting Officer, Accounting Office
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