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.
Sacramento police vow not to engage in immigration enforcement despite Trump DOJ threats
The Sacramento Police Department vowed not to engage in any immigration enforcement in accordance with California law two days after the Trump Administration threatened to prosecute local officials who don’t cooperate with federal immigration agents.
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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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.
‘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 ...
11 state attorneys general, including California’s, dismiss Trump official’s call for local help with immigration crackdown
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and attorneys general from 10 other Democratic-led states on Thursday said the Trump administration could not “commandeer” state and local law enforcement for its ...
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Attorney general and local law enforcement weigh in on immigration
Attorney General Rob Bonta ... people for immigration purposes. State agencies are also prohibited from participating in joint task forces for immigration enforcement. U.S. Customs and ...
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 ...
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.
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Trump steps up immigration crackdown, warns city, state officials against interference
Donald Trump’s administration has directed U.S. prosecutors to criminally probe local officials who resist immigration ...
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 ...
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 ...