Cheryl Miller
Cheryl Miller, based in Sacramento, covers the state legislature and emerging industries, including autonomous vehicles and marijuana. She authors the weekly cannabis newsletter Higher Law. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @CapitalAccounts
January 29, 2025 | The Recorder
Alameda Judge Ursula Jones Dickson Chosen as District AttorneyA former deputy district attorney, Jones Dickson fills the vacancy created when Alameda County voters recalled Pamela Price in November.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
January 29, 2025 | The Recorder
Judge in AGs' Suit Set to Block 'Chaotic' Trump Funding FreezeU.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said the Trump administration appeared to still be pursuing the "pause" on federal grants even though the Office of Management and Budget rescinded a memo authorizing the freeze.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
January 28, 2025 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Federal Judge Pauses Trump Funding Freeze as Democratic AGs Launch Defensive Measure“This is a full assault on Connecticut families—an unprecedented and blatantly lawless attack on every corner and level of our government and economy," said Connecticut Attorney General William Tong.
By Cheryl Miller and Michael Marciano
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January 28, 2025 | The Recorder
Federal Judge Pauses Trump Funding Freeze as Democratic AGs Plan Suit"This is a level of chaos I have never seen in my career," said Salena Copeland, executive director of the Legal Aid Association of Califonia.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
January 27, 2025 | The Recorder
Bill Would Allow Californians to Sue Big Oil for Climate-Linked Wildfires, FloodsA Western States Petroleum Association executive accused the bill's author of trying to score political points in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires.
By Cheryl Miller
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January 23, 2025 | The Recorder
'Where Were the Lawyers?' Judge Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship OrderIn issuing a temporary restraining order, U.S. District Senior Judge John Coughenour questioned the legal work that went into what he called a "blatantly unconstitutional" executive order restricting who qualifies as a U.S. citizen.
By Cheryl Miller
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January 22, 2025 | The Recorder
US DOJ Threatens to Prosecute Local Officials Who Don't Aid Immigration EnforcementCalifornia 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.
By Cheryl Miller
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January 21, 2025 | The Recorder
Hours After Trump Takes Office, Democratic AGs Target Birthright Citizenship OrderTwenty-two states, the District of Columbia and San Francisco will seek a preliminary injunction blocking a Trump order denying citizenship to U.S.-born children of unauthorized immigrants.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
January 17, 2025 | The Recorder
Invoking Trump, AG Bonta Reminds Lawyers of Duties to Noncitizens in Plea DealingCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta issued guidance to lawyers about noncitizens in his latest public event warning of possible clashes with the incoming Trump administration.
By Cheryl Miller
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January 16, 2025 | The Recorder
California's Chief Justice Starts Third Year With Questions About Fires, Trump and AIIn a meeting with reporters Thursday, the leader of California's judiciary said initial guidance about AI and the state legal system will arrive in February.
By Cheryl Miller
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