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| Sally Yates and Donald Trump. |
President of the United States, Donald J.
Trump has sacked acting Attorney-General Sally Yates, after she directed her
attorneys not to defend his controversial executive refugee and immigration
ban.
Recall that Ms Yates had earlier said
she was not convinced Mr. Trump's travel ban was lawful.
"I
am responsible for ensuring that the positions we take in court remain consistent
with this institution's solemn obligation to always seek justice and stand for
what is right.
The White House released a statement on Monday night confirming that Mr. Trump had "relieved Ms Yates of her duties", accusing her of "betraying the Department of Justice".
The statement reads: " The acting Attorney General, Sally
Yates, has betrayed the Department of Justice by refusing to enforce a legal
order designed to protect the citizens of the United States. This order was
approved as to form and legality by the Department of Justice Office of Legal
Counsel.
"Ms. Yates is an Obama
Administration appointee who is weak on borders and very weak on illegal
immigration.
"It is time to get serious
about protecting our country. Calling for tougher vetting for individuals
travelling from seven dangerous places is not extreme. It is reasonable and
necessary to protect our country.
"Tonight, President Trump
relieved Ms. Yates of her duties and subsequently named Dana Boente, U.S.
Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, to serve as Acting Attorney
General until Senator Jeff Sessions is finally confirmed by the Senate, where
he is being wrongly held up by Democrat senators for strictly political
reasons.
"I am honored to serve
President Trump in this role until Senator Sessions is confirmed. I will defend
and enforce the laws of our country to ensure that our people and our nation
are protected," said Dana Boente, Acting Attorney General". The
statement added.
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