It's truly a humbling honor to be awarded the 2024 WesternStatesCouncil Person of the Year.
 
Fighting for working people is in my DNA and in California’s DNA.
 
Thank you for believing, like I do, that we’re stronger when we stand together, fight together, and work together. Sí Se Puede!

Happy #AAPIMonth !

This month and always, we celebrate the AAPI visionaries, changemakers, and innovators who have left an indelible mark on our state and nation.

AAPI history is American history.

Happy #InternationalWorkersDay !

California DOJ is committed to protecting and defending the rights of the workers who make our state strong.

I’m proud to stand in solidarity with working people as they advocate for better wages and working conditions, today and always. #MayDay

Joined GLIDE to discuss strategies to reduce recidivism, break cycles of crime and carry on the work started by its co-founder Rev. Cecil Williams.

By increasing opportunity for formerly incarcerated Californians, we can work towards closing the revolving door of justice.

I’m proud to stand with San Jose community leaders to identify best practices, foster community involvement, and work toward community-driven solutions to eliminate gun violence and protect survivors.
 
Gun violence prevention starts in our communities.
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Today at 11:00am: Join me in San Jose as I join community leaders to provide an update on our efforts to reduce gun violence in our state.

Watch live at oag.ca.gov

Early voting is an important and lawful manner of increasing the ability of citizens to participate in our democracy.

I'm joining 13 AGs in an amicus brief supporting Delaware’s election officials, who are defending a challenge to DE’s early voting law.
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I applaud today's ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals.

In 2022, I joined 18 AGs in filing an amicus brief in this case to support transgender rights and equal access to healthcare.

Plain and simple: Gender-affirming care is healthcare.

California DOJ’s Tobacco Grant Program provides local DAs & law enforcement, public health, and other agencies funding to help reduce illicit sales of tobacco to minors.

This year, we’re awarding up to $28.5 million in grants!

Learn more and apply at oag.ca.gov/tobaccogrants.

Legal Services Corporation funds critical legal aid services for vulnerable Americans—including domestic violence survivors, people with disabilities, Native American communities & undocumented folks.
I urge Congress to prioritize investment in Legal Services Corp.. oag.ca.gov/news/press-rel…

California’s housing crisis will only continue unless all of us do our part to meaningfully address it.
 
Read the California DOJ Weekly Update to learn how my team is continuing to make sure that every city and county follows our housing laws. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CAOAG…

Had a great time meeting with youth leaders from Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. 
 
I can’t wait to see all that you’ll accomplish, and all that we’ll do together to make our world a better, safer, more equitable place for everyone.

Thrilled to speak at LULAC and CaliforniaLULAC's 75th Annual Convention and recognize the incredible work being done.
 
LULAC is critical in pioneering change and fighting against systemic injustices. We can’t undo the past, but we can build a better and more equitable future.

Californians: Saturday, April 27th is prescription drug #TakeBackDay !

Safely dispose of your unused, expired, or unneeded medications at a drop off site near you and help protect your loved ones from potential overdose or drug misuse.

Find a site: dea.gov/takebackday

As an attorney in the Special Prosecutions Section, Aseil Mohmoud protects Californians and holds those who break the law accountable.

Learn about her identity as a Palestinian woman, journey to the law, and love of Shaq in her #MeetYourDOJ .

#ArabAmericanHeritageMonth