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Matter 25-921

Amicus Curiae Brief in Culture of Life Family Services v. Bonta - Reproductive Rights and Local Enforcement Authority.

Public Safety City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 15 Aug 2025
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File
25-921
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
15 Aug 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 03:56

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Memorandum

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This memorandum discusses the authorization for the City Attorney to join an Amicus Curiae brief in the case of Culture of Life Family Services v. Bonta. The brief, being drafted by the Public Rights Project, supports the Attorney General's Motion to Dismiss and emphasizes the importance of local enforcement authority for consumer protection and public health. The memorandum outlines the background of the case, the role of local governments in protecting community health and safety, and the legal standards regarding selective enforcement. It also notes that the brief is being prepared by the Public Rights Project and a law firm, with a deadline to join by August 20, 2025.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council.
  • It recommends authorizing the City Attorney to join an Amicus Curiae brief.
  • The brief supports the Attorney General's Motion to Dismiss in a case involving Culture of Life Family Services.
  • Local governments are responsible for protecting health and safety and can enforce laws against unfair competition and false advertising.
  • The brief argues that selective enforcement claims should require evidence of a policy or pattern of enforcement against specific entities.
  • The deadline to join the brief is August 20, 2025.
  • The memorandum will be posted on the City’s website as part of the City Council Agenda.
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  • There are unresolved placeholders regarding specific details of the case and legal references.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW SUBJECT: 8/19/2025 25-921 2.17 FROM: Nora Frimann City Attorney DATE: August 15, 2025 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF IN CULTURE OF LIFE FAMILY SERVICES V. BONTA – LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY RECOMMENDATION Authorize the City Attorney to join in an Amicus Curiae brief being drafted by the Public Rights Project on behalf of local governments (cities and counties) in support of appellee/defendant Attorney General Bonta’s Motion to Dismiss highlighting the importance of local enforcement authority for consumer protection and public health, Case No.25 3828 (9th Circuit). BACKGROUND The amici curiae in the proposed amicus brief are counties, cities, and local government leaders broadly responsible for protecting the health, safety, and wellbeing of their communities. They have a duty to prevent and address health and safety harms, including those that flow from false and misleading statements. Plaintiff in the subject lawsuit filed to prevent the Attorney General from potentially pursuing an action against it. The amicus brief will argue the importance of public entities using unfair competition and false...