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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kamala_Harris_as_AttorneyKamala Harris's tenure as Attorney General of California

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   Kamala Harris was elected the attorney general of California in 2010, becoming the first woman, Black American, and South Asian American to hold the office in the state's history.

2. www.npr.org › sections › codeswitchThe Story Behind Kamala Harris's Truancy Program : Code ...

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   Oct 17, 2020 · Our latest episode of Code Switch, we took a look at vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris's record as a prosecutor, and how she used her power as San Francisco's district attorney and later,...

3. oag.ca.gov › historyHistory of the Office of the Attorney General | State of ...

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   In California, the Office of Attorney General was created in 1850 to contend with what was considered at the time an unstructured, inadequate and inconsistent system of law enforcement.

4. www.politifact.com › article › 2020What Kept Kamala Harris So ‘Cautious’ As California’s ...

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   Aug 13, 2020 · As California’s attorney general, Kamala Harris was labeled “cautious” and “deliberate” on some criminal justice reform issues. Some legal experts say Harris, in her role as AG, was legally and...

5. www.politico.com › news › 2024/07/19What Kamala Harris’ record in California tells us about her ...

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   Jul 19, 2024 · What Kamala Harris’ record in California tells us about her political future. Key parts of Harris’ in-state record pulled from political and policy reporters. Then-California Attorney...

6. www.desertsun.com › story › newsWhat did Kamala Harris do as attorney general of California

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   Sep 10, 2024 · In her fast-tracked campaign for the presidency, Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic party have zealously embraced her past as attorney general, framing voters’ choice as one...

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   Was Kamala Harris a good Attorney General?

   • As California’s attorney general, Kamala Harris was labeled “cautious” and “deliberate” on some criminal justice reform issues. Some legal experts say Harris, in her role as AG, was legally and ethically constrained and could not set the state’s policy priorities. Others say Harris had the power to make more change but chose not to.

   What Kept Kamala Harris So ‘Cautious’ As California’s AG?

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   Who is Alameda County's Attorney General?

   • But Harris’ career as a criminal prosecutor in the Bay Area and later as the state’s attorney general is not without consequential accomplishments. After earning her law degree at University of California College of the Law, San Francisco in 1989, Harris joined the Alameda County district attorney’s office.

   What did Kamala Harris do as attorney general of California

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   Who is California's Attorney General?

   • Harris became California's attorney general after narrowly beating Republican Steve Cooley by 0.5% of a percentage point. She stayed in the role as the state's chief law enforcement officer until 2017, when she took office as one of California's U.S. senators.

   What did Kamala Harris do as attorney general of California

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   How has the Office of Attorney General evolved in California?

   • Its development essentially mirrors California's history and the development of the state itself. The Office of Attorney General in its present form is radically different from the office created by California's founders. Like the Constitution, the office has evolved to serve changing state needs.

   History of the Office of the Attorney General - State of California

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   Why was the Office of Attorney General created?

   • In California, the Office of Attorney General was created in 1850 to contend with what was considered at the time an unstructured, inadequate and inconsistent system of law enforcement.

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   What did California's Attorney General do during her second term?

   • During her second term, she expanded her focus on consumer protection, securing major settlements against corporations like Quest Diagnostics, JPMorgan Chase, and Corinthian Colleges, recovering billions for California consumers.

   Kamala Harris as Attorney General of California - Wikipedia

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8. calmatters.org › politics › 2024Kamala Harris: What her California years reveal - CalMatters

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   Jul 16, 2024 · In one of her final acts as California’s attorney general, Harris had the CEO of Backpage.com, Carl Ferrer, arrested on pimping charges. Backpage was an online classifieds site known for its “adult services” section, which prosecutors had long warned served as a marketplace for sex traffickers.