what happens if new york attorney general resigns

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Why did New York's lieutenant governor resign?

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is resigning after a bombshell report from independent investigators hired by the New York attorney general's office found he sexually harassed 11 women in violation of ...

Who would replace Andrew Cuomo if he resigns?

Aug 03, 2021 · With the explosive, though likely not shocking, findings of the New York Attorney General’s report on the allegations that Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women who worked for him, Governor Cuomo faces two choices: (1) resign from office or (2) stay and fight the looming impeachment proceedings, which would inevitably fast tracked. In either …

Should Governor Cuomo resign or fight off impeachment proceedings?

Apr 12, 2022 · Stephen Yang. Embattled Lieutenant Gov. Brian Benjamin resigned Tuesday evening just hours after he was indicted by federal prosecutors in Manhattan on a five corruption-related charges that ...

Why did Brian Benjamin resign as Lieutenant Governor?

Aug 10, 2021 · In a shocking turn of events, Cuomo officially resigned from his position as NYS governor on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. His resignation will take affect in 14 days. His decision comes one week after...

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Who does the Attorney General of NY report to?

The attorney general acts independently of the governor of New York. The department's regulations are compiled in title 13 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR).

Is Eric Schneiderman married?

Jennifer CunninghamEric T. Schneiderman / Spouse (m. 1990–1996)

Do US attorneys resign?

By tradition, all U.S. Attorneys are asked to resign at the start of a new administration. The new President may elect to keep or remove any U.S. Attorney. They are traditionally replaced collectively only at the start of a new White House administration.

Who was the previous attorney general of New York?

New York Former Attorneys GeneralBarbara Underwood (Acting)2018Eric Schneiderman2011 – 2018Andrew M. Cuomo2007 – 2010Eliot Spitzer1999 – 2006Dennis Vacco1995 – 199859 more rows

What happened to Eric Schneiderman?

In May 2018, Schneiderman resigned his position as Attorney General after The New Yorker reported that four women had accused him of physical abuse. In 2021, Schneiderman's law license was suspended for a year after a disciplinary proceeding where he admitted to the abusive conduct.

Can a US attorney general be impeached?

Attorneys General. While impeachment proceedings against cabinet secretaries is an exceedingly rare event, no office has provoked the ire of the House of Representatives than that of Attorney General. During the first fifth of the 21st century, no less than three Attorneys General have been subjected to the process.

How is attorney general removed?

He can be removed by the President at any time. He can quit by submitting his resignation only to the President. Since he is appointed by the President on the advice of the Council of Ministers, conventionally he is removed when the council is dissolved or replaced.

How are U.S. Attorneys selected?

U.S. Attorneys are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, and they serve terms of four years or at the President's discretion.

How much does the New York Attorney General make?

State executive salariesOffice and current officialSalaryAttorney General of New York Letitia JamesNew York Secretary of State Robert RodriguezNew York Public Service Commission James Alesi$127,000New York Commissioner of Agriculture Richard A. Ball$120,80010 more rows

Who was the last US Attorney General?

List of U.S. attorneys generalAttorney GeneralYears of serviceMerrick Garland2021-PresentLoretta Lynch2015-2017Eric Holder2009-2015Michael B. Mukasey2007-200982 more rows

What are the 3 main job duties of the NYS Attorney General?

Representing the state and state agencies before the state and federal courts. Handling criminal appeals and serious statewide criminal prosecutions. Instituting civil suits on behalf of the state. Representing the public's interests in charitable trust and solicitations.

What happens now?

The Senate and Assembly, in a joint session, will pick someone to fill out the remainder of Schneiderman's four-year term, which runs through the end of the year.

In the meantime

In the short term, Solicitor General Barbara Underwood will lead the Attorney General's Office on an acting basis until the Legislature makes its pick.

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What is the DOJ section 508?

Section 508 directly addresses DOJ succession and provides that “ [i]n case of a vacancy in the office of Attorney General, . . . , the Deputy Attorney General may exercise all the duties of that office.” Consequently, if Sessions is fired or resigns, under this provision Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein would assume the attorney general’s authorities.

Will Jeff Sessions resign?

Although Attorney General Jeff Sessions has reportedly expressed no inclination to resign, President Donald Trump’s evident and quite public “ disappointment ” over Sessions’s ( clearly correct) decision to recuse himself from investigations relating to the 2016 presidential campaign raises the prospect of a potential vacancy in the office of the attorney general. Such a vacancy would render arcane Department of Justice succession rules tremendously consequential, as the person who would act to fill that vacancy could assume the mantle of supervising Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation until a new attorney general is confirmed.

Will Andrew Cuomo resign as New York Governor?

In a shocking turn of events, Cuomo officially resigned from his position as NYS governor on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.

What did Attorney General Letitia James say about Andrew Cuomo?

Attorney General Letitia James took to the podium on August 3, 2021, to address the Former Governor's allegations following investigations dating back to March 2021.

What did Andrew Cuomo say in the press conference?

Along with his official resignation, in a press conference on August 10, Cuomo also apologized to the women who were offended by his actions.

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What Happens Now?

Who Will Control The Process?

  • The Democrat-led Assembly and Speaker Carl Heastie, D-Bronx. There are 213 seats in the state Legislature, meaning Schneiderman's successor will need 107 votes from lawmakers. There are 104 Assembly Democrats in the chamber, according to Mike Whyland, a spokesman for Heastie. That's by far the single largest bloc of votes among the legislative conferences and almost a ma…
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Has This Happened before?

  • Yes. Several times. When Comptroller Alan Hevesi resigned amid a corruption scandal in late 2006, it set off a chaotic process to replace him. Lawmakers — led by Assembly Democrats — ultimately settled on then-Assemblyman Thomas DiNapoli to succeed Hevesi, a choice that angered then-Gov. Eliot Spitzer, who preferred several candidates with more financial experi…
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Will There Be An Election?

  • Yes. The state attorney general position is on the ballot every four years. That includes this November, when a full four-year term will be up for grabs. Manny Alicandro, a Republican corporate attorney from Manhattan, announced his bid for the seat Monday, hours before Schneiderman's resignation. But Republican leaders say others could soon hop in...
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in The Meantime

  • In the short term, Solicitor General Barbara Underwood will lead the Attorney General's Office on an acting basis until the Legislature makes its pick. Underwood was first appointed to her position by then-Attorney General Andrew Cuomo in 2007. In a statement Tuesday, Underwood said sheis "honored to serve the people of New York." "Our office has never been stronger, and this extraord…
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