Bonta: State and Local Law Enforcement Cannot Be Commandeered for Federal Immigration Enforcement
It is well-established—through longstanding Supreme Court precedent—that the U.S. Constitution prevents the federal government from commandeering states to enforce federal laws,” the statement read. “While the federal government may use its own resources for federal immigration enforcement,
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.
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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Joint Statement from Eleven State Attorneys General: State and Local Law Enforcement Cannot Be Commandeered for Federal Immigration Enforcement
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with the attorneys general of New York, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New ...
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.
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 ...
'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 administration immigration efforts.
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 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 ...
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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.
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 ...