Sally Yates

Sally Yates is an American lawyer who served as Deputy Attorney General under President Barack Obama. She is known for her role in the Justice Department, particularly for her refusal to defend the Trump administration's travel ban in 2017, which led to her dismissal. Prior to that, she was the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, where she focused on criminal prosecutions. Yates is recognized for her commitment to upholding the law and ethical standards in public service, and she has been an influential voice on legal and civil rights issues following her tenure in government.