Jeff Sessions Resigns As US Attorney General At President Trump's 'Request'
"At your request, I am submitting my resignation," Sessions wrote to the president Wednesday.
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"At your request, I am submitting my resignation," Sessions wrote to the president Wednesday.
Barbara van Schewick, a professor at Stanford Law School, says the California bill is on solid legal ground and that California is within its legal rights.
The author wrote that the "root of the problem is the President's amorality" and assailed Trump's "reckless decisions."
Despite his repeated public criticism, Trump has told people he is wary of crossing a line with Robert Mueller by firing Sessions.
Attorney general warns of a "dangerous movement...challenging and eroding our great tradition of religious freedom."
The government announced Thursday evening that 1,820 children have been reunited with their parents, while 711 children remain in custody.
Hundreds of protestors greeted Attorney General Jeff Sessions as he visited a downtown federal courthouse Tuesday.
"It looked like any prison or jail that I have visited over many, many years that I was a prosecutor," Harris said.
Jeff Merkley (D.-Oregon) told reporters during a press conference in Brownsville, "They call it 'zero tolerance,' but a better name for it is zero humanity, and there's zero logic to this policy."
They carried signs and got vocal.
The Trump administration Monday overturned asylum protections for domestic violence victims in a decision that could affect thousands of asylum seekers from Central America.
Along the way, he's drawn the ire of President Donald Trump, whose top spokesman called McCabe a "bad actor" on Thursday.
Last month, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said he had learned the agency failed to make 800 arrests because of Oakland Mayor Libby Schaff's warning.
The reaction to Attorney General Jeff Session's announcement that the Justice Department is suing the state of California for interfering with federal immigration activities was swift and fierce -- on both sides of the immigration debate.
Gov. Jerry Brown denounced Sessions' statements and called on him "to apologize to the people of California."
The AG's assessment potentially puts hundreds of thousands of people in greater legal limbo and could eventually reshape immigration courts.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has rescinded an Obama-era policy that paved the way for legalized marijuana to flourish in states across the country, creating new confusion about enforcement and use just three days after a new legalization law went into effect in California.
An Orange County mother appeared in court on Tuesday as she faces involuntary manslaughter and several other charges for a deadly e-motorcycle crash in which her son struck an 81-year-old man and left him with critical injuries that eventually resulted in his death in April.
Harrison Bader and Eric Haase hit back-to-back homers for the San Francisco Giants in the fifth inning, leading them to a 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
A homeless blogger living in Los Angeles County is hoping that her own quest to document the struggles that come with homelessness will help shine a light on the crisis as California closes in on the gubernatorial election.
Pavel Dorofeyev scored his second goal of the game at 4:10 of overtime to give Vegas a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night, moving the Golden Knights a victory away from advancing to the Western Conference final.
Los Angeles Police Department detectives are still looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck a woman in her 60s in the Westlake area in April, causing severe injuries.
An Orange County mother appeared in court on Tuesday as she faces involuntary manslaughter and several other charges for a deadly e-motorcycle crash in which her son struck an 81-year-old man and left him with critical injuries that eventually resulted in his death in April.
A homeless blogger living in Los Angeles County is hoping that her own quest to document the struggles that come with homelessness will help shine a light on the crisis as California closes in on the gubernatorial election.
Los Angeles Police Department detectives are still looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck a woman in her 60s in the Westlake area in April, causing severe injuries.
UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close is getting rewarded after guiding the Bruins to a national title.
Los Angeles Police Department detectives are seeking help from the public in locating and identifying an alleged hit-and-run driver who critically injured a pedestrian riding an e-scooter in Reseda last week.
A homeless blogger living in Los Angeles County is hoping that her own quest to document the struggles that come with homelessness will help shine a light on the crisis as California closes in on the gubernatorial election.
Los Angeles Police Department detectives are still looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck a woman in her 60s in the Westlake area in April, causing severe injuries.
UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close is getting rewarded after guiding the Bruins to a national title.
Los Angeles Police Department detectives are seeking help from the public in locating and identifying an alleged hit-and-run driver who critically injured a pedestrian riding an e-scooter in Reseda last week.
Two families in Southern California are mourning the loss of two best friends killed in a small plane crash in Kern County last week.
An Orange County mother appeared in court on Tuesday as she faces involuntary manslaughter and several other charges for a deadly e-motorcycle crash in which her son struck an 81-year-old man and left him with critical injuries that eventually resulted in his death in April.
A 21-year-old from Laguna Niguel was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that killed two people three years ago.
A handful of teenage e-bike riders are accused of attacking a Huntington Beach man while he was walking along the city's boardwalk with his wife.
Authorities are investigating a 50-year-old Orange County man's death while he was wakeboarding on the Parker Strip of the Colorado River over the weekend.
The crash happened at around 12:10 p.m. near Fairview Street and 12th Street, according to a news release from the Santa Ana Police Department.
Two families in Southern California are mourning the loss of two best friends killed in a small plane crash in Kern County last week.
14 of those arrested were accused of being "high-risk offenders," and they included a child psychologist, a doctor, a retired law enforcement employee and two corporate vice presidents.
The 44-year-old Menifee man was found unresponsive and with significant injuries after crashing at around 11 p.m. on Saturday night near Railroad Canyon and Church roads.
Authorities are investigating a 50-year-old Orange County man's death while he was wakeboarding on the Parker Strip of the Colorado River over the weekend.
A woman was killed in a single-car crash on the 215 Freeway in Riverside on Sunday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the team announced.
A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds.
A hacking group named ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the Canvas breach and threatened to leak data involving 275 million individuals if schools did not pay a ransom.
A homeless blogger living in Los Angeles County is hoping that her own quest to document the struggles that come with homelessness will help shine a light on the crisis as California closes in on the gubernatorial election.
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
The Senate is returning to Washington to resume work on funding immigration agencies with a package that includes $1 billion for the renovation of the White House East Wing.
Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon and two gun counts.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Harrison Bader and Eric Haase hit back-to-back homers for the San Francisco Giants in the fifth inning, leading them to a 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Pavel Dorofeyev scored his second goal of the game at 4:10 of overtime to give Vegas a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night, moving the Golden Knights a victory away from advancing to the Western Conference final.
Charle Young, an All-Pro tight end who helped the San Francisco 49ers win their first Super Bowl title, has died.
UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close is getting rewarded after guiding the Bruins to a national title.
Angel Martinez homered and Cleveland's pitchers recorded 13 strikeouts as the Guardians continued their home mastery of Los Angeles by beating the Angels 3-2.
René Cárdenas, the first Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers during a 60-year career, has died.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
An Orange County mother faced a judge for the first time on Tuesday for charges connected to a deadly e-bike crash involving her son, which left an 81-year-old man dead last month. Lesley Marin reports.
The Los Angeles County Registrar's office says residents don't need to change their voter registration; they can continue to use their permanent residential address and can add a temporary mailing address instead.
Desmond Shaw flies to Chaffey High School in Ontario for tonight's Look At This!
Hannah Hartman, a 2018 college graduate who is now experiencing homelessness after a series of mental health issues, is helping shine a light on the realities of the homelessness crisis. With the California gubernatorial election coming up, she hopes that the candidates can help bridge the gap between humanity and homelessness. Laurie Perez reports.
Sexual abuse survivors took to criticize Los Angeles County's effort to limit future lawsuits following a historic $4 billion settlement. Tom Wait reports.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
