Government
Oct. 19, 2026
Bonta sues to block closure of National Archives in San Bruno
California Attorney General Rob Bonta sued to block the closure of a federal archives facility in San Bruno, arguing that relocating historical records would limit public access and violate federal law.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta sued the National Archives and Records Administration over plans to close its San Bruno facility and distribute its historical records to five locations across the country.
The lawsuit alleges the federal agency failed to consult California, tribal governments and other stakeholders before announcing the closure in June, and that relocating the records would make them less accessible to researchers and communities that use them for educational...
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