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.
DOJ threatens to prosecute local officials over immigration enforcement
U.S. attorneys’ offices were told to investigate any official who defies federal immigration enforcement efforts and consider prosecuting them.
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.
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 ...
Trump Steps up Immigration Crackdown, Warns City, State Officials Against Interference
Asylum seekers arrive at the B and M Brownsville-Matamoros International Bridge, to attend their appointment with the U.S.
Trump’s executive order immigration crackdown faces blue-state hurdles
Some states have enacted various laws that give government agencies in their jurisdictions the right to refuse to work with the federal government.
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 ...
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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.
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 ...
California AG provides law enforcement guidance surrounding deportation issues
California’s top cop came to San Francisco Friday to outline what the state’s police and sheriff’s departments should and ...