Boente has ordered the Justice Department to "do our sworn duty" and defend Trump's executive order on immigration and refugees. Boente said in a statement issued by the Justice Department that Trump's executive order is "both lawful on its face and properly drafted." Acting Attorney General Sally Yates directed Justice Department attorneys not to defend Trump's controversial executive order. "At present, I am not convinced that the defence of the executive order is consistent with these responsibilities, nor am I convinced that the executive order is lawful." @POTUS has named Dana Boente, US Attorney for the Eastern District of VA as Acting Attorney General.

Source: CBC News January 31, 2017 02:55 UTC