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Cameras from a Dec. 2012 news conference relating to the federal constitutional challenge to Prop 8.

The following are S.F. City Attorney news releases in reverse-chronological order.  For more information, contact the Community and Media Relations Office at +1 (415) 554-4662 or cityattorney@sfgov.org.

City Attorney Chiu sues companies responsible for illegal dumping on Treasure Island

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
City Attorney David Chiu
City seeks damages to cover the $200,000 it spent cleaning up the illegally-dumped material

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Landmark Opioid Litigation Trial Begins In San Francisco

April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
City Attorney David Chiu
The federal trial will examine the role of opioid manufacturers Allergan and Teva, distributor Anda, and Walgreens pharmacy in fueling the opioid epidemic in San Francisco

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City Attorney Chiu statement on federal court ruling upholding SFO health care law

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
City Attorney David Chiu
Decision protects the safety, security, and continuity of operations of SFO by ensuring airport workers’ access to high quality health care

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San Francisco joins amicus brief urging U.S. Supreme Court to vacate harmful immigration ruling

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
Brief argues Trump immigration policy has untold psychological and economic consequences for asylum seekers and the communities they live in

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San Francisco urges EPA to move towards federal ban of leaded aviation fuel

March 21, 2022March 21, 2022 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
City Attorney David Chiu
City argues banning of toxic substance should be a top environmental justice priority

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City Attorney provides update on rogue COVID testing sites investigation

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
City Attorney David Chiu
Investigation has brought vast majority of testing operators into compliance.

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City Attorney Chiu demands companies responsible for Bayview dust pollution cease operations

March 10, 2022March 11, 2022 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
City Attorney David Chiu
Construction companies are violating zoning laws and creating excessive dust pollution in a residential neighborhood.

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City Attorney Chiu statement on final national opioid settlement

February 25, 2022March 2, 2022 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
City Attorney David Chiu
“In San Francisco, every day on our streets, we see the devastation of the opioid crisis that these companies created.”

Categories Opioids

City Attorney Chiu, Attorney General Bonta, and Mayor Breed Announce 60-Day Extension of MOU on Police Use of Force Investigations in San Francisco

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
City Attorney David Chiu
“While there is much work ahead, this extension gives us time to address outstanding issues and come together for the good of all San Franciscans.”

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California respondents issue statement in advance of U.S. Supreme Court ‘public charge’ case oral arguments

February 22, 2022February 23, 2022 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
City Attorney David Chiu
Case concerns Arizona-led effort to intervene in litigation involving obsolete Trump immigration rule

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City Attorney Chiu, Attorney General Bonta, Mayor Breed Issue Joint Statement Regarding MOU on Police Use of Force Investigations in San Francisco

February 14, 2022February 23, 2022 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
City Attorney David Chiu
“The MOU is an important tool for advancing transparency and accountability, which are cornerstones in ensuring effective policing and fortification of trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.”

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City Attorney Chiu Appoints Cynthia Dai to Elections Commission

February 11, 2022February 23, 2022 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
City Attorney Chiu swears in Cynthia Dai to the Elections Commission.
Dai has a decade of experience as a redistricting commissioner in California

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San Francisco secures court victory affirming temporary westside road closures

February 10, 2022February 23, 2022 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
City Attorney David Chiu
Decision ensures residents can continue to recreate safely at the partially-closed Great Highway, JFK Drive, and MLK Drive during the pandemic

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San Francisco files amicus brief urging federal court to uphold Seattle anti-discrimination law

February 4, 2022February 23, 2022 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
City Attorney David Chiu
Brief argues Seattle’s “fair chance” ordinance fights discrimination in rental housing and reduces recidivism

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Three California cities question Uber’s practices related to transgender drivers

February 3, 2022February 23, 2022 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
City Attorney David Chiu
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego City Attorneys are seeking information after transgender drivers report being barred from the tech giant’s apps

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Chiu and Ronen statement on court victory upholding San Francisco eviction protection law

January 24, 2022February 1, 2022 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
City Attorney David Chiu
Decision protects tenants from bad-faith rent increases and coerced evictions

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City Attorney Chiu Subpoenas COVID Testing Operator

January 20, 2022February 1, 2022 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
City Attorney David Chiu
Subpoenas come out of recently launched City Attorney investigation into rogue COVID testing sites

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City Attorney Investigation Finds No Evidence of Wrongdoing by Interim DBI Director Despite Culture of Favoritism Under Previous DBI Leadership

January 18, 2022February 23, 2022 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
City Attorney David Chiu
Public integrity probe finds no misconduct by current DBI Director for projects reviewed but highlights unethical tone set at the top by previous DBI leadership

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San Francisco, County of Santa Clara, State of California File Briefs in U.S. Supreme Court ‘Public Charge’ Rule Case

January 12, 2022February 1, 2022 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
City Attorney David Chiu
Briefs respond to Arizona-led effort to intervene in litigation over now-defunct Trump-era immigration rule

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City Attorney Chiu Initiates Investigation into Rogue COVID Testing Operators

January 11, 2022January 26, 2022 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
City Attorney David Chiu
City Attorney demands transparency to ensure the integrity of COVID testing in San Francisco

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