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Working with AmeriCorps was one of the most formative experiences I have ever had. I was fresh out of college when I found LEAP - Leadership, Education & Athletics in Partnership - an AmeriCorps program in New Haven, Connecticut. I was immediately drawn to their mission to serve lower-income children and families and excited to have the opportunity to work with them. To this day, I credit my time at LEAP with helping put me on the path to where I am today.
I am not alone. Every year, 200,000 Americans are inspired to volunteer with AmeriCorps — tutoring children, planting trees, building homes, helping seniors and veterans, supporting communities recovering from disasters, and more.
President Trump and Elon Musk are trying to demolish the decades-old agency that represents the best of who we are as a nation. They are slamming the door in the face of service-minded Americans who want to give back and serve our communities — and they’re doing so illegally. AmeriCorps was created and funded by Congress, a co-equal branch of government, which means Trump and Musk have no right to unilaterally dismantle it. This week I filed a lawsuit to stop them and protect our nation’s legacy of addressing critical local needs, creating public good, and fostering a stronger sense of belonging. I will not stand by while Trump and Musk break the law, violate the Constitution, and attempt to override Congress.
Your Attorney General,
Rob
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Challenging the Trump Administration’s Dismantling of AmeriCorps
 At the direction of President Trump, AmeriCorps has placed at least 85% of its workforce on administrative leave and notified employees that they would be terminated effective June 24, 2025. California also received notice from the federal government of termination of its AmeriCorps grant programs that support volunteer and service efforts. In response, I co-led 23 attorneys general and two states in filing a lawsuit this week against the Trump Administration. We argue that the Administration has acted unlawfully in its gutting of AmeriCorps, violating both the Administrative Procedure Act and the separation of powers under the U.S. Constitution. Congress created AmeriCorps and the programs it administers, and the President cannot incapacitate the agency’s ability to administer appropriated grants or carry out statutorily assigned duties.
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Releasing the Fourth Immigration Detention Facilities Report
 This week, I also released California DOJ's fourth report on immigration detention facilities operating in California. In an effort to increase transparency in these facilities, DOJ staff and a team of experts reviewed each of the six locked immigration detention facilities in our state, all of which are privately operated. Our review shows that issues previously identified have persisted, while new findings make clear that these facilities need significant improvements to fall in compliance with Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s own detention standards. A copy of the report, along with a copy of the executive summary in Spanish, can be found at the link below.
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Supporting Workers’ Rights
 Workers deserve a labor market free from illegal restraints. That's why, this week, I announced a lawsuit against Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. LTD., now doing business as Fortrex (PSSI), for allegedly engaging in unlawful “no poach” agreements that restrict competition and harm workers’ rights. PSSI is a national cleaning and sanitation company that contracts with dozens of meatpacking and food processing facilities in California and hundreds across the country. Filed in the San Diego Superior Court, we allege in our lawsuit that PSSI’s use of “no poach” agreements — where businesses agree not to solicit or hire each other’s employees — violated California's Unfair Competition Law.
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Calling Out Law Firms for Capitulating to President Trump’s Anti-Democratic Demands
 Since taking office, the President has launched a full-frontal assault on our democracy, and our legal system has played a necessary and invaluable role in these first 100 days in providing a check to his executive power. The decision by some of our nation’s largest law firms to capitulate to the President’s unreasonable, unprecedented, and frankly unconstitutional demands will only serve to embolden him further and create a chilling effect among legal professionals seeking to fairly and justly represent their clients. I stand by those firms — including Perkins Coie, WilmerHale, Jenner & Block, and Susman Godfrey — that are resisting the pressure to submit to these demands and urge those law firms that already capitulated to change course and join us in defense of rule of law.
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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: Settlement with gas trading companies, SK and Vitol.
What We Did: Last year, my office announced a $50 million settlement with two gas trading firms for manipulating gas prices in Southern California.
What This Means to You: Californians should not pay more than they have to at the pump. For years, oil companies have raked in record profits while Californians have struggled to make ends meet. Whether driving to work, school, or to see family, gas is a necessary part of day-to-day life, and gas companies know it. When companies conspire to unlawfully raise prices for consumers, my office steps in, just as we did with these two gas trading firms.
As part of the settlement, I am proud to deliver money back to Californians who were impacted by gas price manipulation. Now that the settlement has received court approval, starting in late April, over a million Californians who filed valid claims before the claims submission deadline started receiving payments of approximately $21.
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Keeping You Safe
 Are you looking for a chance to make a difference? Join the ranks of California DOJ's Special Agents! As part of the state’s most diverse and comprehensive investigative agency, these agents are vital in ensuring the safety of all citizens, residents, and visitors in California. Whether through our Fentanyl Enforcement Program, our Organized Retail Criminal Enterprises Program, or other specialized teams, there are many ways to make an impact. Embark on your path to creating a significant difference in the lives of everyday Californians by applying to become a Special Agent with the California DOJ today!
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Post of the Week
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FLASH BRIEFING
Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Coalition in Urging Trump Administration to Restore Title X Funding
Statement from Attorney General Bonta on House’s Illegal Efforts to Repeal California’s Clean Vehicle Policies
Attorney General Bonta: Trump Administration Unlawfully Cancelled Grants Intended to Root Out Housing Discrimination
Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Block Dismantling of EPA’s Office of Research and Development Integrated Risk Information System Program
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Video of the Week
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 IT Associate Sowsan Hamadny believes in a life of learning, growing, and spending time with the people who matter most.
Learn more about her background, family, and how she celebrates Arab American Heritage Month in her #MeetYourDOJ.
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Resource Corner
 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, Employment Law Section
Deputy Attorney General III, Licensing Section
Deputy Attorney General IV, Criminal Prosecutions Section
Deputy Attorney General III, Correctional Law
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor, DMFEA Criminal Prosecutions Section
Senior Assistant Attorney General, Police Practices Section
Legal Division Manager, Public Rights Division
Senior Java Developer, Application Development Bureau
Budget Officer, Budget Office
Legal Assistant, Native American and Tribal Law Section
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