Overview

• California’s Department of Justice has used $5 million of its $25 million appropriation to file more than 30 lawsuits against the Trump administration, Attorney General Rob Bonta told lawmakers.
• The state’s legal actions have preserved nearly $170 billion in federal funding, yielding an estimated return of $33,600 for every dollar spent.
• Major court victories include halting President Trump’s freeze on federal funds—saving roughly $168 billion for California—and securing billions more for education, healthcare and infrastructure programs.
• California has brought 37 lawsuits and filed 47 amicus briefs challenging federal policies on voting rights, immigration, transgender healthcare and other issues.
• With new federal threats on the horizon, Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom said they will request additional legislative resources to maintain the state’s legal campaign.