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Former acting attorney general Sally Yates’ was fired last night because she announced she wouldn’t defend Donald Trump’s immigration order.
Here are five facts about 56-year-old Yates, followed by her statement.
1. Yates was the first female named U.S. Attorney in Atlanta. She was nominated ...
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