SAN BRUNO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Oct. 14 filed a lawsuit challenging the National Archives and Records Administration’s (NARA) abrupt decision to close the National Archives at San Francisco and transfer its holdings to other National Archives facilities across the country.
The San Francisco National Archives holds records that tell the story of Northern and Central California’s history, with records dating back more than 175 years. These records are invaluable to the state, universities and researchers, families, tribes, and individuals who come to the facility to connect with their ancestors, culture, and broader community.
In the lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Bonta argues that the decision to close this facility, without regard for those who rely on it, violates the Administrative Procedure Act and should be blocked…