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Biden Judge Blocks DOJ From Targeting 20,000 Suspected Noncitizen Ballots

October 31, 2026 1:50 pmOctober 31, 2026 1:50 pm

U.S. District Judge Trina L. Thompson, a Biden appointee on the Northern District of California bench in San Francisco, granted an ex parte temporary restraining order late Friday blocking the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security from demanding...

Arizona Seeks To Join Colorado River Lawsuit After Failed Negotiations, GOP Criticism Of Hobbs

October 21, 2026 2:26 pmOctober 21, 2026 2:27 pm

Arizona has asked a federal court to let it join Nevada’s lawsuit challenging new Colorado River operating rules after seven-state negotiations failed to produce an agreement and Republican lawmakers criticized Gov. Katie Hobbs’ handling of the talks. The Oct. 16...

Some Suggestions for Those New to the California Executive Branch

October 19, 2026 7:35 amOctober 19, 2026 7:35 am

The following are some suggestions for newcomers interacting with the California executive branch in which I emphasize transparency, early engagement, and clear communication. My practical recommendations for working with executive branch agencies and departments include: Core Engagement Principles Always identify...

Advice on Navigating the California Rulemaking Process

October 18, 2026 9:23 amOctober 18, 2026 9:23 am

My primary advice on the California rulemaking process focuses heavily on navigating the strict requirements of the state’s Administrative Procedure Act (APA), maximizing public participation, and strictly avoiding underground regulations. Strict Adherence to the APA California law requires every one...

What Are Some Unique Aspects of the California Rulemaking Process?

October 15, 2026 10:22 amOctober 15, 2026 10:23 am

The California Rulemaking Process is governed by the state’s Administrative Procedure Act (APA) contained in the California Government Code, and the process stands out due to strict independent review standards, public transparency rules, and unique economic impact thresholds. OAL’s Role...

Democracy Defenders’ Lawsuit Demands Court Block Trump Pocket Rescission of HUD Funds

September 30, 2026 2:59 pmSeptember 30, 2026 2:59 pm

A coalition of 10 nonprofit housing organizations, represented by Democracy Defenders Action, filed suit Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia seeking to block the Trump administration from implementing a pocket rescission of $56.1 million of...

Statutory Exemptions from the Public Rulemaking Process

September 29, 2026 2:00 pmSeptember 29, 2026 2:01 pm

Why does the California Legislature continue to adopt partial or full exemptions in statute from the Administrative Procedure Act (APA)? A fundamental purpose of both the federal and California Administrative Procedure Acts is to allow public participation, including notice and...