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It is a devastating fact that in our nation, children and teens are more likely to die by gun violence than any illness or accident. Gun violence is a national epidemic — a uniquely American disease. But, it doesn’t have to be.
California is proof that commonsense gun laws save lives. In fact, if the national gun death rate matched California’s over the last decade, nearly 140,000 Americans could still be with us today.
The Trump Administration is putting our progress at risk by pouring illegal weapons into communities throughout the U.S. They have lifted the federal ban on forced reset triggers (FRTs), a device that turns semi-automatic firearms into weapons that match the fire rate of fully automatic machine guns, and have agreed to return thousands of seized FRTs back into communities throughout the country. A firearm equipped with an FRT can unleash massive carnage in mere seconds, which is why California law still prohibits them. This week I joined 16 of my fellow Attorneys General in a lawsuit against the Trump Administration to prevent it from sending these deadly devices to our state.
As California Attorney General, I will always fight to keep our communities safe from gun violence. You’ve got my word: public safety is, and will always be, job number one.
Respectfully,
Rob
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Protecting Californians from Gun Violence
 We’re joining a lawsuit led by the attorneys general of New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland to prevent forced reset triggers (FRTs) from entering California and to challenge the unlawful settlement agreement entered by the Trump Administration with manufacturers of FRTs. This multistate lawsuit seeks to prevent the return of FRTs, arguing that they are prohibited by federal law, which prohibits anyone from owning machine guns, including devices that convert semi-automatic firearms into machine guns. The federal government cannot violate federal law, even when it tries to bury those violations in a settlement agreement. The lawsuit also argues that the return of FRTs will permanently threaten public safety nationwide. The bottom line is this: An influx of FRTs into California communities would harm public safety and increase costs to the state.
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Blocking Unconstitutional Stops During Immigration Sweeps
 This week, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California granted a temporary restraining order blocking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection from engaging in unconstitutional and unlawful stops of Los Angeles residents during immigration sweeps. The Trump Administration is using federal immigration agents as a tool to instill fear and division in Los Angeles communities. In doing so, it is damaging community trust with law enforcement, disrupting Angelenos’ daily lives, and impeding public safety. Their sweeping stops of Angelenos, based not on any evidence of wrongdoing but instead on racial profiling, is flagrantly unconstitutional. I led a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief in support of the plaintiffs in this case, and I will continue to fight to hold this President and his administration accountable to the law and to protect and defend California communities and their civil rights.
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Securing $720 Million in Opioid Settlements
 So long as the opioid epidemic continues to ravage communities in California and across the country, we will continue to hold accountable those who played a role in fueling it. This week, I announced securing approximately $720 million nationwide in settlements with drug makers that manufactured opioid pills and worsened the nationwide opioid crisis. This announcement holds accountable eight drug makers for their role in worsening the opioid crisis and brings much-needed funds for addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery to those impacted by this crisis. My office is committed to keeping our communities safe from the threat posed by the opioid crisis. To date, we have secured approximately $50 billion in nationwide settlements with up to $4.6 billion expected to go to California.
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Hearing from Los Angeles Business Leaders on the Impacts of Tariffs
 Also this week, I hosted business leaders for a roundtable conversation in Los Angeles to discuss the impacts of President Trump’s illegal and chaotic tariffs across industries in California. The roundtable follows California’s lawsuit against the Trump Administration over its use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to illegally impose tariffs. I heard from leaders on the front lines concerned about the disastrous impact of tariffs on their industries and businesses, from empty shelves to rising costs to lost jobs and increased uncertainty. These folks are sounding the alarm — and I sincerely thank Los Angeles business and industry leaders for being open about the challenges Angelinos are facing on the ground. As the People’s Attorney, I will continue to fight for California's vibrant economy, businesses, workers, and families.
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Making Your Life Affordable
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.
Hot Tip: Check your credit report regularly and you may save some cash.
What This Means to You: Your credit score affects whether you can rent a house or apartment, get a job, or insurance, get a loan, credit card, as well as what interest rate and other terms you'll get. Because your credit score is based on your credit reports, it is important to check your credit reports regularly and tell the credit reporting companies if any information is wrong — this can also help identify errors and illegal activity, like identity theft. Consumers are entitled to one free credit report a year from each of the three national credit bureaus. Sound daunting? For an easy way to remember, keep reading our Sunday newsletter and we'll remind you throughout the year!
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Keeping You Safe
 Our Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) recently filed a lawsuit against Sweetwater Care, a San Diego-based operator of 19 skilled nursing facilities throughout California. DMFEA’s investigation found that Sweetwater was engaging in a pattern of unlawful conduct. The lawsuit alleges multiple instances of patient harm, preventable neglect, abuse, and injuries occurred when Sweetwater facilities were not in compliance with staffing laws — from fractured bones, to unwitnessed falls and extreme pressure injuries. This conduct is unlawful and unacceptable, and California DOJ will step in whenever the well-being of patients is at stake. No one is above the law, and our vulnerable patients deserve nothing less than dignity, safety, and high-quality care.
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CARE Corner
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Post of the Week
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FLASH BRIEFING
Attorney General Bonta Files Brief in Support of Lawsuit Challenging U.S. DOJ’s Unlawful Restrictions on Domestic Violence Funds
Attorney General Bonta, San Diego County District Attorney Stephan Secure Restitution, Injunction Against Jeweler for Unlawful Sale of Credit Products
Attorney General Bonta Blasts U.S. EPA for Illegally Terminating Environmental Justice Grants
Attorney General Bonta Secures $750,000 in Settlement with Unlicensed Day Trader, AwesomeCalls and Its CEO
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Video of the Week
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 It’s simple: Trump doesn’t have the authority to impose these destructive tariffs.
As CA AG, I’m proud to go to bat alongside @CAGovernor to fight for California’s vibrant economy, businesses, workers, and families.
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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 IV, Health Education & Welfare Section
Deputy Attorney General III, Correctional Law
Deputy Attorney General IV, DMFEA Criminal Prosecutions
Deputy Attorney General III, Correctional Law Class Action
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor, Antitrust Law
Network and Infrastructure Support Unit Manager, Technology Support Bureau
Information Officer II, Office of Communications
Quality Assurance Unit Manager, Bureau of Firearms
Paralegal, Police Practices Section
Victim Advocate, Victims’ Services Unit
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