what happens when the attorney general resigns

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Will Barr’s resignation help or hurt the Justice Department?

Dec 14, 2020 · Attorney General William Barr on Monday said he would resign next week, ending a tenure in which the President Donald Trump loyalist …

Why did Trump have a'contentious'meeting with his attorney general?

Jul 29, 2017 · Consequently, if Sessions is fired or resigns, under this provision Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein would assume the attorney general’s authorities. The statute further provides that if both the attorney general and the deputy attorney general are unavailable or unable to serve, the associate attorney general “shall act” as attorney general.

Who would replace Andrew Cuomo if he resigns?

Oct 29, 2021 · It’s time for candidate Shapiro to resign as attorney general. By: A. Benjamin Mannes. Oct 29, 2021 AT 2:27 PM. Attorney General Josh Shapiro. Commonwealth Media Services. On Oct. 13, 2021, Attorney General Josh Shapiro finally announced what everyone in Pennsylvania has known for years now – that he was running for governor of Pennsylvania.

Why did Attorney General William Barr leave the White House?

Dec 15, 2020 · Attorney General William Barr has resigned with a little more than a month left in President Donald Trump’s administration. This seems …

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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.

Who comes after the attorney general?

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When the the US attorney general is absent or disabled and the deputy attorney general is also unavailable who is authorized to act in that office?

The tenor of section 508—which directly imbues the deputy attorney general with the authorities of the attorney general in the event of a vacancy, and further provides that the associate attorney general “shall” serve as acting attorney general if both the attorney general and the deputy are unavailable—suggests that ...Jul 29, 2017

Who is monique miles?

Monique Miles is the Vice President of the Opportunity Youth Incentive Fund, and the Managing Director of the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions at the Aspen Institute. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute Monique was the Director, Postsecondary Achievement at the National Youth Employment Coalition (NYEC).

What does the US attorney general investigate?

AGs investigate and bring actions under their states' respective unfair, deceptive, and abusive practices laws (“UDAP laws”). UDAP laws tend to broadly prohibit “deceptive” or “unconscionable” acts against consumers.

What does the CA Attorney General do?

The Attorney General is the state's top lawyer and law enforcement official, protecting and serving the people and interests of California through a broad range of duties. ... Assists district attorneys, local law enforcement and federal and international criminal justice agencies in the administration of justice.

What is a petite waiver?

A policy of the US Justice Department that following a state prosecution there should be no federal prosecution for the same transaction in the absence of compelling federal interests.

What's a prosecutor's job?

A prosecutor is the government attorney who charges and tries cases against individuals accused of crimes.

What power does a US attorney have?

In carrying out their duties as prosecutors, AUSAs have the authority to investigate persons, issue subpoenas, file formal criminal charges, plea bargain with defendants, and grant immunity to witnesses and accused criminals. U.S. attorneys and their offices are part of the Department of Justice.

Did Barr resign?

Attorney General William Barr has resigned with a little more than a month left in President Donald Trump’s administration. This seems to suggest that Barr thinks what happens in the next five weeks could irretrievably tarnish his legacy. If so, that’s pretty stunning, considering how much Barr has already diminished his reputation and that of the Justice Department with his pro-Trump shenanigans.

Who is Noah Feldman?

Noah Feldman is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist and host of the podcast “Deep Background.”. He is a professor of law at Harvard University and was a clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter. His books include “The Three Lives of James Madison: Genius, Partisan, President.”.

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 Happens Now?

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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. It's all laid out in Section 41 of the state's Public Officers Law, according to Bennett Liebman, Albany Law School's government lawyer-in-residence. The law r…
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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 into the race, par…
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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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