Rob Bonta
Role at the time: Attorney general of California
Condemned
Statement summary
Bonta condemns the deployment as federal overreach.
“a clear example of federal overreach”
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Public disputes over how power is divided between the federal government and the states, including whether a state may regulate federal officers, agencies or programs.
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3 statements on this page. Dates: October 13, 2026 to October 23, 2026
3 matching statements. Dates: October 13, 2026 to October 23, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: October 13, 2026 to October 23, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: October 13, 2026 to October 23, 2026
3 statements on this page. Dates: October 13, 2026 to October 23, 2026
Role at the time: Attorney general of California
Statement summary
Bonta condemns the deployment as federal overreach.
“a clear example of federal overreach”
California's attorney general and governor criticize Trump's federalization and welcome the appellate ruling.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)The case concerns Trump's initial federalization of California National Guard troops for Los Angeles. Bonta condemns the deployment as federal overreach.
Role at the time: Attorney General of California
Statement summary
Bonta says fear of courthouse arrests has led victims and witnesses to avoid testifying, jeopardizing criminal cases.
“We’ve seen serious criminal charges dropped and entire cases jeopardized because victims and witnesses are too scared to come to the courthouse to testify.”
Bonta says courthouse arrests impede testimony and prosecutions. The described harms and post-vacatur practices are California's allegations.
The issue is civil immigration enforcement in and around California state courthouses. He expressly criticizes the enforcement conduct and alleges resulting harm to justice.
Role at the time: Rob Bonta, California attorney general
Statement summary
California Attorney General Rob Bonta urged the FCC to abandon proposals to dismantle or restructure E-Rate and joined coalition comments opposing the changes.
“I urge the FCC to abandon its proposals regarding dismantling or restructuring this crucial E-Rate program.”
California Attorney General release announcing a multistate comment letter opposing proposed E-Rate limits.
Bonta explicitly opposes the FCC proposals to reduce or end E-Rate.