Robert Andres Bonta (born September 22, 1972) is a Filipino-born American lawyer and politician serving as the attorney general of California since 2021.

1 day ago · New OMB directive would pause funding for disaster recovery, as well as public health, education, and public safety programs SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with New York Attorney General Letitia James, led a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block implementation of a memo by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) threatening to ...

On April 23, 2021, Rob Bonta was sworn in as the 34th Attorney General of the State of California, the first person of Filipino descent and the second Asian-American to occupy the position.

Jan 21, 2025 · Seeks court order to ensure U.S. citizenship rights of American-born children continue to be recognized while litigation proceeds SAN FRANCISCO – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unconstitutional executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. Under the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, all children born ...

Nov 8, 2022 · Bonta is a former Democratic member of the California General Assembly, representing District 18 from 2012 to 2021. He left office when he was sworn in as attorney general of California.

Robert Andres Bonta (born September 22, 1972) is an American attorney and politician serving as the 34th attorney general of California since 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he was also a member of the California State Assembly for the 18th district from 2012 until 2021.

As Attorney General, Bonta is taking on schemes to defraud and cheat law-abiding Californians — wildfire victims, senior citizens, servicemembers and consumers. He is increasing transparency at the Department and expanding access to criminal justice data to enhance public safety.

Apr 23, 2021 · SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today swore in Assemblymember Rob Bonta as California’s 34th Attorney General. A national leader in the fight to reform our justice system and stand up to the forces of hate, Bonta is the first Filipino American in the state’s history to serve in the role.

As California’s Attorney General and California’s chief law officer, Bonta is the “attorney for the people” and holds those who break the law – especially those in positions of power – …

1 day ago · Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with New York Attorney General Letitia James, led a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block implementation of a memo by the Office of ...