Governor Newsom, Attorney General Bonta announce legal action against Trump Administration

California Department of Justice press conference · October 28, 2025

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta announces a lawsuit against the federal government and USDA regarding the unlawful suspension of SNAP benefits.

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that California and a multistate coalition have filed suit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking emergency relief after USDA directed states to withhold November SNAP (CalFresh) benefit issuance files amid the federal shutdown. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Health and Human Services Secretary Kim Johnson described state contingency steps including an $80 million fast-track to food banks, deployment of Cal Volunteers and limited National Guard support, and warned of economic and health impacts if benefits are not restored. The DOJ also described a separate memorandum of understanding (MOU) with OpenAI addressing nonprofit oversight and child safety.

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