Charges over DeSantis' migrant stunt "State-sanctioned kidnapping is not a public policy choice, it is immoral and disgusting," Calif. AG Rob Bonta says Salon · Jun 6, 2023
Gavin Newsom suggests kidnap charges over Ron DeSantis’s migrant flights California governor calls presidential hopeful a ‘small, pathetic man’ The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023
Texas sheriff recommends criminal charges over DeSantis migrant flights District attorney could weigh felony charges of unlawful restraint over Martha’s Vineyard flights in 2022 The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023
California investigating whether DeSantis involved in flying asylum-seekers from Texas to Sacramento Officials are investigating whether Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis was behind a flight that picked up asylum-seekers on the Texas border and flew them — apparently without their knowledge — to California’s capital, even as faith-based groups scrambled to find housing and food for them The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023
Sheriff files criminal charges over Florida’s transport of migrants from San Antonio to Massachusetts The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office didn’t say who it has accused of unlawful restraint in connection with last year’s flight to Martha’s Vineyard paid for by Florida. On Monday, California announced it’s investigating similar flights from El Paso to Sacramento. The Texas Tribune · Jun 5, 2023
‘Pathetic man’: California gov slams DeSantis over migrant flight Top California official suggests Florida governor guilty of kidnapping after asylum seekers flown to US state’s capital. Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2023
California officials probe ‘state-sanctioned kidnapping’ of migrants flown in on private jet The migrants reportedly were found with documentation claiming to be from the Florida state government The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023
California attorney general blames Florida for charter flight that took migrants to Sacramento Florida appears to have arranged for a group of South American migrants to be transported from Texas to California and dropped off in Sacramento The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023
Trump-Appointed Judge Rules Tennessee's Anti-Drag Law Unconstitutional Plus: Librarians take on Arkansas book restrictions, another migrant stunt may have originated in Florida, and more... Reason · Jun 5, 2023
Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten entitled to parole by California court, overruling Gavin Newsom A California appeals court says Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be let out of prison on parole The Independent UK · May 30, 2023
Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be paroled, California appeals court rules A California appeals court says Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be let out of prison on parole The Independent UK · May 30, 2023
News briefs NC House to take up medical marijuana bill, after weeks of uncertainty Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023
Walmart illegally sold brass knuckles to Californians. Now it will pay $500,000 fine LOS ANGELES -- Walmart has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle allegations that it illegally sold brass knuckles to Californians through its website, according to state Attorney General Rob Bonta. Los Angeles Times · May 24, 2023
California fines Walmart $500,000 over illegal online brass knuckle sales Walmart will pay $500,000 to settle California authorities’ claims that the retail giant sold brass knuckles illegal in the state through its website, Attorney General Rob Bonta said Tuesday. Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023
Tribune News Service · May 22, 2023 California Attorney General Rob Bonta says he’s considering a run for governor in 2026 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Does he want to be called California Gov. Rob Bonta?
Axios · May 11, 2023 California AG launches civil rights probe into Antioch police after racist texts report "We must ensure a culture of professionalism and zero tolerance for hateful or racist behavior, on or off duty," Rob Bonata said.
Axios · May 5, 2023 New York and California probe NFL workplace discrimination complaints from multiple women NFL calls claims "entirely inconsistent with" its "values and practice," but says it'll cooperate with the probe.
WEKU · May 4, 2023 2 states launch an investigation of the NFL over gender discrimination and harassment The California and New York attorneys general say they are seeking information from the NFL on allegations of gender pay disparities, harassment and gender and race discrimination.
Al Jazeera · May 4, 2023 New York, California launch probe into alleged NFL discrimination The probe follows an array of allegations from US league staffers, including a lawsuit by a prominent Black coach.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 4, 2023 New York, California attorneys general investigating workplace discrimination at NFL The investigation focuses on the league’s corporate offices, not specific teams or players.
The Independent UK · May 4, 2023 New York, California probing workplace discrimination at NFL The attorneys general of New York and California are investigating allegations of workplace discrimination at the NFL
The Independent UK · May 2, 2023 California hotline to provide legal help related to abortion California is joining with law firms and advocacy groups to create a hotline that provides access to information and pro bono services for people who need legal help related to abortion
The Independent UK · May 1, 2023 California sues Elk Grove over housing project for homeless California officials are suing a local government for not approving an apartment complex for people experiencing homelessness
WEKU · Apr 23, 2023 A group of state AGs calls for a national recall of high-theft Hyundai, Kia vehicles Millions of vehicles manufactured by the companies between 2011 and 2022 can be easily hotwired and also lack engine immobilizers, a common anti-theft device.
The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023 Seventeen states urge recall of Kia and Hyundai cars after surge in TikTok challenge thefts Attorneys general in 17 states want the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars because they are too easy to steal