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Last week, we released our fifth report on conditions at private immigration detention centers in California. After touring each facility, reviewing their records, and interviewing staff and nearly 200 detained individuals, what we found was shocking.
From overcrowding to undercooked food, poor access to clean drinking water, inadequate and delayed medical care, and six deaths in under one year, the conditions in these facilities are entirely unacceptable.
President Trump’s aggressive and inhumane mass deportation campaign, including its refusal to release detainees on bond, has led to an alarming surge in detainees and chaotic conditions that endanger the safety, health, and wellbeing of detainees. We are shining a light on this dark situation and calling on the Trump Administration to make the drastic improvements necessary to address the complete disregard and inhumane treatment of the people in these facilities. Health, safety, and suitable conditions must be the expectation, not the exception.
In solidarity,
Rob
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Reporting on Conditions at Immigration Detention Facilities
 In response to growing concerns for the health and safety of people in civil immigration detention, during the first Trump Administration, the California Legislature enacted Assembly Bill (AB) 103 to require California DOJ to review and report on conditions of confinement at immigration detention facilities through July 1, 2027. Since AB 103 took effect, California DOJ has published four reports on conditions in immigration detention facilities in California in 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2025, identifying and documenting substandard and inhumane conditions that fail to meet ICE's own applicable standards. For our latest report, my team conducted inspections at the seven facilities operating in California in 2025, and found that conditions had largely worsened as the Trump Administration’s mass deportation campaign led to overcrowding and strained resources, especially around access to medical care and conditions of confinement. These conditions are cruel, inhumane, and unacceptable — and it is past time for the Trump Administration to do something about it
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Seizing 8.5 Million Deadly Doses of Fentanyl in Arcadia
 At California DOJ, we're taking on fentanyl traffickers who poison our communities and profit off addiction. This week, we announced the arrest of a major fentanyl trafficker in Arcadia and the seizure of 8.5 million potentially deadly dosages of fentanyl with a street value of at least $1.3 million. This fight is about more than one criminal. It is about confronting the fentanyl epidemic that has devastated families across our nation. Since April 2022, California DOJ has seized approximately 17,336,765 fentanyl pills, 7,167 pounds of powder, and made over 621 arrests related to fentanyl. I thank my team for investigating and prosecuting this case; their dedication to eradicating fentanyl is saving countless lives, one bust at a time.
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Seeking Answers from FIFA
 The FIFA World Cup only comes once every four years — and as someone who played soccer in college and beyond, has a daughter and daughter-in-law who play professional soccer, and still has a deep passion for the sport — I understand the significance these matches hold for fans. Californians deserve transparency and fairness when purchasing tickets for any event held in our state, and they should be able to trust that the seats they purchase match the representations made during the sales process. That's why, this week, I sent a letter to FIFA raising concerns about reports of potentially misleading ticketing practices, and requesting information to assess potential violations of California law. We look forward to receiving the requested information from FIFA as part of our ongoing review.
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Upholding State Housing Laws
 Also this week, the San Diego Superior Court imposed civil penalties on the City of Huntington Beach of $160,000, followed by $50,000 per month beginning June 2026, until the City cures its violation of California’s Housing Element law. Huntington Beach has obstinately and illegally refused to do its part to address our state’s housing crisis, and now, it’s paying for it. This civil penalty is a costly lesson for Huntington Beach that drives home the truth we've known all along: No city is above the law. Huntington Beach must stop wasting public funds and avoiding its responsibilities to the public. We expect Huntington Beach to heed the court order and finally step up to serve its residents. At California DOJ, we will continue to do our part to uphold the law and fight for affordable housing for all Californians.
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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.
Did You Know: We Take Complaints!
What We Are Doing: Do you have a complaint about a business who is not complying with consumer protection or other laws? My office wants to know. California DOJ has a reporting page and has published a handy complaint referral table you can check in case another government agency regulates that business. If so, you can report your complaint directly to that regulating agency.
What This Means to You: From hidden fees, to gender-based pricing discrimination, and even dealings with for-profit colleges, filing a complaint with my office is a way to report illegal or unethical business practices that are costing you money. California's robust consumer protection laws protect all Californians from unlawful, unfair, and fraudulent business and marketing practices. While California DOJ does not represent individuals or give legal advice, your complaint may help us investigate or take other legal action to protect California consumers and the public interest.
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Keeping You Safe
 Evading taxes through hazy business tactics is not a victimless crime and it carries serious consequences. This week, my office announced the arrest of, and felony charges filed against an unlicensed retailer of cannabis for $7.1 million in tax evasion. From April 2019 through November 2022, the suspect operated an extensive number of unlicensed cannabis dispensaries in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties. During that period, the suspect failed to file sales tax returns and to report approximately $80 million in sales. In addition, he evaded payment of approximately $7.1 million in sales tax to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. The suspect is facing charges that include failure to file sales tax return, engaging in business without a permit, money laundering and while collar enhancements. When individuals and businesses deliberately avoid their legal responsibilities, they are shifting the burden onto honest taxpayers and depriving communities of essential funding. We will continue to weed out bad actors and hold accountable those who believe they are above the law.
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CARE Corner
 The Office of Community Awareness, Response and Engagement (CARE) invites you to join our next CARE Community Briefing on the newly released Immigration Detention in California: A Review of Conditions of Confinement on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 at 1 PM.
This virtual community briefing will share highlights and findings from California DOJ’s Report, Immigration Detention Facilities in California: A Review of Conditions of Confinement. The focus of this year’s report is regarding emerging dangerous conditions resulting from surging detainee populations, including around conditions of confinement and access to medical care.
CARE Community Briefings are public virtual webinars to share information about CA DOJ reports and resources. Please contact care@doj.ca.gov for any questions about this virtual presentation.
To request accessibility accommodations, please submit a description of your request with your registration by May 26th.
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Post of the Week
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FLASH BRIEFING
Attorney General Bonta Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Preserving Mifepristone Access
Attorney General Bonta Issues Legal Alert to State and Local Agencies: Immigration Status Verification Not a Requirement for HUD Grants Recipients
Attorney General Bonta Urges FDA to Reverse Guidance Easing Sales of Flavored E-Cigarettes
Attorney General Bonta Strongly Opposes Trump Administration’s Proposed Rollback of Chemical Accident Prevention Rule
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Video of the Week
 Like fans across the globe, I’m excited to welcome the FIFA World Cup to the U.S. this summer.
But following recent reports about potentially misleading ticketing practices, we’re sending a letter to FIFA requesting information to assess possible violations of California law.
Californians deserve transparency and fairness when purchasing tickets for any event held in our state.
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Make a Difference at California DOJ
 Apply today to help 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 Supervisor, Appeals Writs and Trials
Deputy Attorney General IV, Public Records Act Unit
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor, Office of General Counsel
Deputy Attorney General IV, Employment Law
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor, Opinion Unit
Accounting Officer Specialist, Accounting Office
Legal Secretary, Legal Support Operations
Supervisor I, Bureau of Firearms
IT Project Manager, Enterprise Services Bureau
Criminalist, Bureau of Forensic Services
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