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Just Friday, California DOJ and the County of Santa Clara secured an early win in our lawsuit to block the illegal construction of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility near Gilroy, CA.
The Trump Administration tried to rush construction of this facility in secret, ignoring environmental safeguards and shutting out the communities that would bear the consequences.
This ruling sends a clear message: California will hold the federal government accountable and protect our communities, our environment, and the rule of law. No one is above the law — not even the federal government.
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Securing Early Win in Lawsuit to Block Illegal Construction of ICE Facility
 In January 2025, the federal government leased a 24.5-acre parcel of unincorporated land near Gilroy, California from a private developer for use by ICE as a likely Enforcement and Removal Operations holding facility. From there, the federal government moved to build out the site rapidly and without transparency — bypassing required environmental review and failing to consult with state or local governments at any point. The construction of the facility threatens to cause the release of hazardous materials and disrupt the ecosystem, habitat, and agricultural value of land that the county and the state have protected for exclusively agricultural uses since the 1960s. The project is also likely to have severe impacts on vital infrastructure, overwhelming a septic system designed for much smaller use. On Friday, we secured a preliminary injunction that halts the project through September 30, 2026, at which time the parties will submit a joint order on the proposed scope of the injunction for the court’s consideration.
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Continuing to Win in the Fight to Protect Mail Voting
 This week, we secured yet another victory that continues to block the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from implementing sweeping changes to mail voting for the fast-approaching November midterm elections. Mandated by President Trump’s second elections-related Executive Order, the changes would require state and local election officials to redesign and reprint ballot envelopes, enroll millions of voters in a new and untested USPS system, and meet burdensome requirements that would allow USPS to refuse to deliver mail ballots that do not comply. After a district court granted our request for a preliminary injunction, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on Monday denied the Trump Administration’s request to stay, or pause, that injunction. Now, the case is before the U.S. Supreme Court, and we remain confident that the law is on our side.
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Challenging Trump Administration’s Attempt to Weaken Endangered Species Act Protections
 The Trump Administration wants to move forward with three final rules that would significantly weaken longstanding protections for endangered and threatened species and put their habitats at greater risk. This week, we filed two lawsuits in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California asking the court to vacate and set aside each of those rules. The Endangered Species Act has stood as a bipartisan example of what it means to protect an irreplaceable part of our planet, and we are taking action to protect our environment and all those with whom we share it.
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Securing Settlement to Protect AmeriCorps
 AmeriCorps is an independent federal agency tasked with engaging Americans in meaningful community-based service that directly addresses the country’s educational, public safety, and environmental needs. This week, co-leading a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, I announced a settlement resolving our April 2025 lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle AmeriCorps, including by eliminating nearly 90% of its workforce and canceling hundreds of millions of dollars in programs. The settlement ensures that AmeriCorps volunteers and the communities they serve can count on these vital programs continuing without disruption in the upcoming service year.
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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.
What We Did: This week, my office continued to fight to protect Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage by opposing a rule proposed by the federal government that would make it harder for consumers to enroll in and maintain health coverage under the ACA, increase healthcare costs, and leave more people uninsured.
What This Means to You: Congress enacted the ACA in 2010 to increase the number of Americans with health insurance and decrease the cost of healthcare. Even with this, a staggering seven in 10 Californians feel that healthcare expenses place a financial strain on their household. While the Trump Administration takes actions that make healthcare less affordable and accessible, California will keep fighting to protect the ACA and the coverage it provides, including for California’s approximately two million ACA plan enrollees.
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Keeping You Safe
 This week, my office announced the arrest of a Visalia man following a multi-agency operation that uncovered a cache of firearms, ammunition, and narcotics at his residence. The suspect, who is legally prohibited from owning firearms, was found to be in possession of weapons and passports stolen from a recently deceased neighbor and was also in violation of a criminal protective order related to an ongoing child abuse investigation. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of our special agents and the Visalia Police Department, along with tips from vigilant community members, we have recovered illicit firearms from the streets and safely removed a child from a dangerous environment. California DOJ remains committed to disrupting gun violence, protecting vulnerable children, and keeping our neighborhoods safe.
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CARE Corner
 Albert Lord, CARE Community Outreach Manager, presented a Certificate of Recognition from Attorney General Bonta to Alianza Translatinx during an open house celebration attended by community members, donors, and sponsors. Attorney General Bonta recognized Alianza Translatinx for its unwavering dedication, leadership, and enduring service to transgender, gender-expansive, and intersex communities across Orange County.
To request certificates, please use this form.
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FLASH BRIEFING
Attorney General Bonta Secures Full Victory in Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Attack on Fair Housing Protections
Attorney General Bonta Supports Litigation to Block Unlawful Immigration Arrests without a Warrant
Attorney General Bonta Opposes ATF Proposal to Loosen Safeguards for Weapons Made for Federal Government Contracts
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Interference on Climate Assessment, Supports Scientists
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Video of the Week
 For more than 50 years, the Endangered Species Act has been clear in its intent to halt and reverse the trend toward species extinction, whatever the cost.
With 21 AGs, we’re standing up to defend it and protect the hundreds of animals, plants, and habitats that share this planet with us.
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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, Worker Rights and Fair Labor
Deputy Attorney General IV, DMFEA Civil Section
Deputy Attorney General IV, Environmental Justice and Protection Section
Deputy Attorney General IV, Health Quality Enforcement Section
Deputy Attorney General III, Correctional Law
Executive Support Analyst, DLE Office of the Chief
Digital Content and Web Accessibility Strategist, Office of Communications
Legal Secretary, Office of Legal Support Operations
Paralegal, Health Quality Enforcement Section
Supervising Program Technician III, Criminal Record Update Program
Attorney General’s Honors Program:
Deputy Attorney General
Graduate Legal Assistant
Geoffrey Wright Solicitor General Fellowship:
Deputy Attorney General
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