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1. www.justice.gov › agOffice of the Attorney General | Office of the Attorney General

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   The Attorney General represents the United States in legal matters generally and gives advice and opinions to the President and to the heads of the executive departments of the Government when so requested.

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2. www.justice.gov › ag › historical-biosOffice of the Attorney General - United States Department of ...

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   Attorneys General of the United States. The Department of Justice traces its beginning to the First Congress meeting in New York in 1789, at which time the Congress devoted itself to creating the infrastructure for operating the Federal Government.

3. www.justice.gov › meet-attorney-generalAttorney General - United States Department of Justice

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   Nov 15, 2022 · Attorney General Merrick B. Garland was sworn in as the 86 th Attorney General of the United States on March 11, 2021. As the nation’s chief law enforcement officer, Attorney General Garland leads the Justice Department’s 115,000 employees, who work across the United States and in more than 50 countries worldwide.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › United_States_Attorney_GeneralUnited States Attorney General - Wikipedia

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   The United States attorney general (AG) is the head of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and is the chief law enforcement officer of the federal government of the United States. The attorney general serves as the principal advisor to the president of the United States on all legal matters.

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   86	Merrick Garland	Chief Judge of the United States Court of ...	Maryland
   –	Monty Wilkinson Acting	Lawyer	Washington, D.C.
   –	John Demers Acting[k]	Lawyer Assistant Attorney General for the ...	Massachusetts
   –	Jeffrey A. Rosen Acting	Lawyer 12th Deputy Secretary of ...	Massachusetts

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5. ballotpedia.org › List_of_current_attorneysList of current attorneys general in the United States

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   The attorney general is an executive office in all 50 states that serves as the chief legal advisor and chief law enforcement officer for the state government and is empowered to prosecute violations of state law, represent the state in legal disputes and issue legal advice to state agencies and the legislature.

6. www.thoughtco.com › us-attorneys-general-1960-toUS Attorneys General From 1960 to 1980 - ThoughtCo

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   Feb 23, 2019 · The US Attorney General (AG) is the head of the US Department of Justice and is the chief law enforcement officer of the US government. These are the Attorneys General from 1960 to 1980. Bell served as attorney general (President Carter) from Jan. 26, 1977 to Aug. 16, 1979.

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   What does an attorney general do?

   • The attorney general is an executive office in all 50 states that serves as the chief legal advisor and chief law enforcement officer for the state government and is empowered to prosecute violations of state law, represent the state in legal disputes and issue legal advice to state agencies and the legislature.

   List of current attorneys general in the United States

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   Who appoints the Attorney General?

   • Under the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution, the officeholder is nominated by the president of the United States, then appointed with the advice and consent of the United States Senate. The attorney general is supported by the Office of the Attorney General, which includes executive staff and several deputies.

   United States Attorney General - Wikipedia

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   Who was Attorney General from 1960 to 1980?

   • From 1960 to 1980 The US Attorney General (AG) is the head of the US Department of Justice and is the chief law enforcement officer of the US government. These are the Attorneys General from 1960 to 1980. Bell served as attorney general (President Carter) from Jan. 26, 1977 to Aug. 16, 1979.

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   Who was the first president to serve as Attorney General?

   • She served for eight years during the Clinton administration (1993-2001). The first person to serve as attorney general was Edmund Randolph (1753-1813). He was in office between September 26, 1789, and January 26, 1794. Randolph was appointed by George Washington, the first president of the United States.

   U.S. Attorney General | Definition, History & Duties

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   Who is Attorney General Garland?

   • Earlier in his career, Attorney General Garland was a partner in the law firm of Arnold & Porter, where his practice involved civil and criminal litigation, antitrust, and administrative law. He also taught antitrust at Harvard Law School and published law review articles on both antitrust and administrative law.

   Merrick B. Garland - United States Department of Justice

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   Who established the Office of the Attorney General?

   • Congress passed the Judiciary Act of 1789 which, among other things, established the Office of the Attorney General.

   United States Attorney General - Wikipedia

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8. study.com › academy › lessonU.S. Attorney General | Definition, History & Duties

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   Nov 21, 2023 · The attorney general of the United States of America is a cabinet-level official that heads the Department of Justice. They are appointed by the president but must first be confirmed by...