US DOJ Threatens to Prosecute Local Officials Who Don't Aid Immigration Enforcement
California successfully defended its so-called sanctuary state laws during the first Trump administration. Attorney General Rob Bonta said the state is prepared to do so again.
California AG: DOJ prosecution threats over immigration enforcement a ‘scare tactic’
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the Trump administration was employing a “scare tactic” following a recent memo from the Department of Justice that outlined pathways to prosecution for state officials who refuse to comply with federal immigration officers.
US officials who oppose immigration enforcement to face criminal probe
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has told US prosecutors to investigate state and local officials who refuse to follow federal immigration rules, stepping up its tough stance on
Democratic AGs push back against DOJ's immigration enforcement directive
Democratic attorneys general are vowing to sue the Trump administration if the Department of Justice follows through on a recent directive requiring some local law enforcement to participate in federal immigration crackdowns.
11 Dem state AGs criticize 'vague' threats over prosecution for noncompliance with immigration enforcement
States attorneys general from 11 states have criticized a Justice Department memo warning of possible prosecutions for noncompliance of immigration enforcement.
DOJ Orders Crackdown on Local Efforts to Block Immigration Enforcement
The DOJ instructed prosecutors to pursue criminal charges against officials obstructing federal immigration enforcement.
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Attorney General Bonta: The President Cannot Bully California into Carrying Out His Mass Deportation Agenda for Him
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the followed statement on a memorandum from a Trump political appointee at the U.S.
Attorneys General oppose federal immigration enforcement memo
NY AG James, alongside Cal AG Bonta, spearheaded a coalition of 11 state AGs in releasing joint statement opposing local law enforcement on immigration.
'Scare tactic.' Bonta slams Trump move targeting local officials over immigration
The Department of Justice is planning to investigate and possibly prosecute state and local officials who hinder Trump ...
Top Trump advisor warns California cities not to block immigration enforcement
The threatening letters came from a nonprofit headed by Stephen Miller, who is expected to be Donald Trump's deputy chief of ...
California AG Rob Bonta vows to defend birthright citizenship after President Trump's executive order
Attorney General Rob Bonta said he would defend birthright citizenship following an executive order by President Donald Trump ...
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Trump steps up immigration crackdown, warns city, state officials against interference
President Donald Trump's administration has directed U.S. prosecutors to criminally probe local officials who ...
Trump signs orders to crack down on immigration, send troops to the border
President Trump signed executive orders that will fundamentally change how the nation handles immigration, beefing up ...
California eyes possible challenges to Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, other immigration action
In an interview with KCRA 3 right before President Trump began taking the executive action, Bonta signaled his office was keeping a close eye on Trump's attempts to militarize immigration enforcement ...
Bonta pledges to defend immigrant rights as CBP presence stirs fear in Bakersfield
California Attorney General Rob Bonta held an Immigrant Rights Committee Meeting releasing new resources for immigrant students and families.
Invoking Trump, AG Bonta Reminds Lawyers of Duties to Noncitizens in Plea Dealing
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued guidance to lawyers about noncitizens in his latest public event warning of ...