State Watch

A rancher’s land dispute could prompt SCOTUS to clarify sovereign immunity

Tammy Blakey's career as an airline captain took her all over the world from Shanghai to the Middle East. Now retired, she may soon be heading to the most exotic location yet: The Supreme Court.In 199...

2026-03-17

Attorney General Bonta Honors a Decade of the Gun Violence Restraining Order, Unveils Tools to Help More Communities Use the GVRO to Prevent Shootings

March 17, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected] —Marking 10 years since California’s Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO) law took effect in 2016, California Attorney Genera...

2026-03-17

Wyoming county apologizes for wrongful fee, pays family back

In early March, Wyoming homeowners Shelby and Trey Scharp received an unusual letter from their county government.  The letter began,"Teton County made a mistake. We required you to pay an affor...

2026-03-13

Attorney General Bonta Notifies Schools and Child Care Providers of New Legal Obligations Relating to Immigration Enforcement Actions

March 17, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]— California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued two bulletins to notify local educational agencies, institutions of higher educatio...

2026-03-16

New York says helping your neighbors understand a court form is a crime

In New York, a debt collector can sue you for money you don't owe—and win, if you don't respond. These debt-collection lawsuits aren't uncommon; they make up roughly a quarter of all cases filed in Ne...

2026-03-13

Attorney General Bonta: Tax Day is Approaching — Good News, You May Be Able to File Taxes for Free!

March 16, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected], check out these tips to find safe, free, and low-cost ways to file your taxesOAKLAND— California Attorney General Rob Bonta...

2026-03-16

Governor Newsom highlights mental health resources for veterans as Middle East conflict continues

2026-03-13

Parents challenge Boston’s tier-based school admissions as unconstitutional

This week, PLF brought its challenge to a Boston public school's admissions system before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. PLF senior attorney Chris Kieser delivered oral arg...

2026-03-13

A Hawaii dolphin therapist’s case could shape the Comey and James appeal

Six months ago, James Comey and Letitia James had likely never heard of PLF client Eliza Wille or her dolphin therapy practice in Kona, Hawaii. Now, as the government fights to revive their indictment...

2026-03-12

Public school teacher asks Supreme Court to protect off-campus speech

Jeanne Hedgepeth spent 20 years teaching social studies at Palatine High School outside Chicago. During her tenure, she was actively involved in creating an inclusive environment at school; she sponso...

2026-03-11

Attorney General Bonta and States Head Back to Court, Continue Fighting for Better Resolution in Live Nation/Ticketmaster Trial

March 16, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected] YORK— California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a statement on the resumption of states’ landmark trial against Live Nation,...

2026-03-16

New report highlights California’s vital work to recharge groundwater

2026-03-13

California Department of Justice Releases 2025 Armed and Prohibited Persons System Annual Report

March 13, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected] removed a record high number of individuals from APPS through enforcement and compliance effortsSACRAMENTO– California Attorney Gener...

2026-03-13

Attorney General Bonta Issues Enforcement Advisory on Landlord Compliance with Domestic Well Testing Requirement

March 12, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]– California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued an enforcement advisory letter to landlords whose properties are located with...

2026-03-12

Attorney General Bonta Defends State Law Requiring Reusable Propane Cylinders

March 11, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]— California Attorney General Rob Bonta submitted acomment letterto the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administratio...

2026-03-11