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Hiring Eric Holder to defend people here illegally is deplorable

This July 26, 2016 file photo former Attorney General Eric Holder speaks during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Vowing to protect California's values and constitutional guarantees, the state Legislature has selected Holder to serve as outside counsel to advise the legal strategy against the incoming Trump administration.
This July 26, 2016 file photo former Attorney General Eric Holder speaks during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Vowing to protect California's values and constitutional guarantees, the state Legislature has selected Holder to serve as outside counsel to advise the legal strategy against the incoming Trump administration. J. Scott Applewhite The Associated Press

I haved worked all my life and am now retired. I always thought I was a proud American, but I found out last year I was deplorable. Our state Legislature, I understand has hired Eric Holder (who I feel should be in prison for aiding drug cartels) to fight our federal government. This part I cannot believe, using our money to fight for people here illegally. I feel that our state legislators backing this should be relieved of their office, and we are called deplorable.

Gary Grabowsky, Atascadero

This story was originally published January 31, 2017 at 11:43 PM with the headline "Hiring Eric Holder to defend people here illegally is deplorable."

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