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Attorney General Jeff Sessions, shown in a February meeting in Washington. On Wednesday, he criticized California's stand on sanctuary cities.
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Jeff Sessions takes immigration fight to California, announces lawsuit
Attorney General Jeff Sessions took his war against sanctuary cities to California on Wednesday, announcing a federal lawsuit against the state and attacking its elected officials as "radical extremists" in the state's capital city. In a speech laden with tough rhetoric for his critics and immigration advocates, Sessions decried officials who support so-called sanctuary city policies as "extremists" promoting "open borders."
Federal government sues California over Sanctuary state laws
The immigration debate in California is heating up. The Federal Government is now suing the state over California's sanctuary state laws alleging they violate the U.S. Constitution.
Trump administration suing California over sanctuary laws
Sessions will speak before the California Peace Off... . FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 file photo, Oakland Mayor, Libby Schaaf, center, discusses California's growing homeless crisis at a news conference in Sacramento, Calif.
Black congresswoman: Trump racist for joking about her IQ
A black congresswoman says President Donald Trump is racist for joking about her intelligence and again called for his impeachment. Democrat Maxine Waters of California fired back after Trump referred to Waters' previous calls for his impeachment at the Gridiron Dinner this weekend in Washington.
California attorney general foes spar in AP interviews
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has become the face of the state's resistance to President Donald Trump, challenging the Republican administration's policies nearly four dozen times in court and providing the kind of meat-and-potatoes opposition that Democratic activists say they want. Yet, he was eclipsed at last weekend's state Democratic Party convention by Dave Jones, the comparatively obscure state insurance commissioner who wants Becerra's job.
California gas tax boost is key to funding Trump’s infrastructure plan
Strong ironies are playing out as California's 14 Republican members of Congress support President Trump's announced $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan at the same time they all back a planned ballot initiative to repeal the state's new gasoline and diesel fuel tax increase. No state needs more work on its infrastructure than this one, where more than 1,300 bridges of various sizes and shapes require seismic retrofitting and potholes are common on every type of road from country lanes to major urban freeways.
System won’t register to vote those living in US illegally
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Most Californians dona t want to be Democrats a or any other current party
More than half of all Californians do not want to be Democrats. You would hardly suspect that, however, from the fact that Democrats hold every statewide office and that, but for recent disqualifications due to scandal, two thirds of both houses of the California Legislature are Democrats.
Switching parties again, Joe Baca wants back in Congress
Former Inland congressman Joe Baca speaks at a 31st Congressional District candidate forum in this 2013 file photo . Baca, who represented the Inland Empire in Congress for more than a decade, has filed papers to run as a Democrat against Rep. Norma Torres, D-Pomona, in California's 35th Congressional District, which includes Pomona, Ontario, Montclair, Chino and parts of Fontana and Rialto.
The heartbreaking tale of a gang member being deported
President Trump's threat to pull ICE and the Border Patrol out of California hasn't been enacted so immigration enforcement activities are still taking place. Following the big sweep in the Los Angeles area, individual investigations are still being handled and CBS San Francisco brings us another of the heartbreaking tales of a family being separated by the evil forces of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Democrats failing to endorse Dianne Feinstein gives progressive push
Sen. Dianne Feinstein wields instant name recognition and a sizable campaign war chest in her push to extend a 25-year career on Capitol Hill this November - but a chunk of her own party appears to be through with her. The California Democratic Party declined this weekend to endorse Mrs. Feinstein , delivering a huge boost to state Senate leader Kevin de Leon, her chief challenger who's running to her left.
Why we need bail reform: California shouldn’t be requiring a payment for freedom
Quick Bail Bonds on Vignes Street across from the Men's Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles. The debate over the bail system, which Gov. Jerry Brown appealed to the Legislature to overhaul about 40 years ago, is being revived.
California Democrats snub of party icon Dianne Feinstein could be a speed bump, or a signal
California Democrats overwhelmingly decided not to endorse Sen. Dianne Feinstein this weekend, an embarrassing rebuke of a party icon who has represented California in the Senate for a quarter-century. Nearly two-thirds of the party's delegates voted against backing her campaign for a fifth full term, a reflection of the dissonance between an increasingly liberal state party and the moderation and pragmatism that have been hallmarks of Feinstein's political career.
California Democratic Party won’t endorse Dianne Feinstein
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein failed to win the official endorsement of the California Democratic Party as she seeks her fifth term, another sign that the party is divided over how best to battle Republicans in Washington. Democratic activists were more eager to back her primary challenger, state Senate leader Kevin de Leon, who is touting himself as a fresh face with stronger progressive credentials, particularly on immigration.
Feinstein doesn’t get state Democrats’ backing in reelection bid
Sen. Dianne Feinstein failed to pick up the endorsement of her own party back in California, where the four-term Democrat is running for another stint in the Senate. In fact, delegates at the California Democratic Party's convention failed to reach a 60% majority for any U.S. Senate candidate, or anyone running for statewide office.
California Democrats Shock Dianne Feinstein; Favor Challenger 54% to 37%
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California Democrats Fail to Narrow Crowded US House Races
California Democrats struggled to narrow the field Saturday in several U.S. House races critical to the party's hope of taking back Congress in the midterm elections. None of the five candidates in the Orange County district currently held by retiring Republican Rep. Darrell Issa gained enough support to win the party's official endorsement, exacerbating concerns that a crowded field could make it easier for Republicans to hold the seat.
The Latest: No California Democratic Party nod in key race
Democratic congressional candidate Doug Applegate, left, talks with delegate Stephan Bartram in front of supporters at the 2018 California Democrats State Convention Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in San Diego. Democratic congressional candidate Doug Applegate, left, talks with delegate Stephan Bartram in front of supporters at the 2018 California Democrats State Convention Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in San Diego.
Democrats fired up but divided: Will they unite in time?
In many ways, things look good for California Democrats in 2018: They're seeing record-high levels of voter enthusiasm, strong fundraising numbers and an outpouring of credible candidates as state voters turn against the Trump administration. But internal divisions underlie the chest-thumping on display this weekend at the state party convention, as delegates here clash over contentious primaries, sexual harassment scandals, and the party's policy agenda.