June 15 edition

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It's been a hectic week for Los Angeles news. Let's see what's happening locally:

Up first, former San Bernardino District Attorney Michael Ramos is suspended from the State Bar. The Bar found his deletion of work emails in 2018—while facing a malicious prosecution case—improper.

In Riverside, Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco moves to strike slander case from “would-be Trump assassin." He argues that California law protects his statements from slander claims.
Attorney General Rob Bonta filed suit against the owner of 10,000 residential units in the Inland Empire, alleging discrimination, unhealthy living conditions and the false waiver of tenants' right. Read here.
In Redlands, San Bernardino Superior Judge Nicole Winter overrules Redlands' request to throw out airport rental company Coyote Aviation's case alleging ownership of plane hangars on the Redlands Municipal Airport. Coyote Aviation has already lost its eviction case—but says the hangars they built will be going with them.
The California Supreme Court picked up a Lemon Law case out of San Bernardino. They will review a car manufacturer's ability to compel arbitration.
Former Redlands City Attorney Daniel James McHugh dies at 68. The attorney guided Redlands from 1987 to 2022.

In Sacramento, the Senate passed a request to audit the February bar exam. The online-only exam resulted in glitches, dropped-out applicants, and incomplete exam submittals.
Sen. Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana), who authored the exam audit bill, also carried a bill sponsored by the Consumer Attorneys of California. The bill would create a private right to sue attorneys who make deceptive advertisements. It just passed the Senate.

State vs. President

Litigation between states and the president continues. An injunction halted Trump's proof-of-citizen voting requirement. The court said the Trump did not have the Constitutional power to regulate elections.
California sues Trump for blocking its clean-air rules for cars, trucks — and vows to set new mandates
In Los Angeles, an appeals court allows Trump to keep National Guard in Los Angeles temporarily, despite a lower court's ruling that he improperly nationalized the force.

California National Guard soldiers stand with shields outside the Federal Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles, on June 8, 2025. Photo by Ted Soqui for CalMatters

Local announcements

San Bernardino Superior Court to begin email delivery of documents
Riverside County Bar Association opens applications for New Attorney Academy’s 11th year

Coverage from around the IE:

Line Fire arsonist Justin Halstenberg to face aggravated charges for targeting ‘vulnerable’ mountain communities | Big Bear Grizzly
Riverside County pays $1.3 million to Wildomar man whose face was broken by deputies | Press-Enterprise
Palm Springs police employee files lawsuit; city calls claims baseless | Palm Springs Post

Immigration attorneys have difficulty reaching clients in Adelanto's ICE detention facility | KVCR
Redlands Police respond to standoff, fatal crash and series of DUI arrests | Community Forward Redlands
Chino Police asks state officials to toughen police chase penalties following deaths from pursuits | Chino Champion

News across the state:

ACLU sues Sonoma County over use of drone surveillance for code enforcement | Press Democrat
LA prosecutor’s “gorilla pimp” comment does not trigger Racial Justice Act | Metropolitan News-Enterprise

Rep. Monica Mciver (D-NJ) charged with assaulting officer after being turned away from Newark ICE detention center | NPR

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