when did sally yates become attorney general

Why was Sally Yates fired as Attorney General?

In January 2017, she was offered the role of Acting Attorney General beginning from 20th January 2017 by the Trump administration. She was to serve the role until the successor for Attorney General Lynch is confirmed by the senate.

How long was Yates acting Attorney General?

May 08, 2017 · On Jan. 8, 2015, Obama nominated Sally Yates as deputy attorney general and she was confirmed to the position on May 13, 2015. Her high-profile firing in January

Who is Sally Yates?

Nov 28, 2020 · Yates had only a few days left for government service when she became acting attorney general back in January 2017, following the …

What was the Senate roll call vote on Sally Yates?

May 25, 2017 · At Law School, Sally Yates explains why she refused to enforce travel ban, even if it cost her job. Sally Yates, the acting attorney general whom President Trump fired for refusing to enforce his tightened strictures on entering the country, said Wednesday that she acted out of a belief that defending the executive order would have meant ...

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Jan 09, 2018 · Sally Yates Says She Did What She Needed to as Attorney General January 9, 2018 Focus Washington Administration Sally Yates the former Attorney General said in a statement that she would not have done anything differently while working in …

What was Sally Yates position?

Acting United States Attorney General2017–2017United States Deputy Attorney General2015–2017Sally Quillian Yates/Previous offices

Who is the current US deputy attorney general?

Lisa MonacoUnited States Deputy Attorney GeneralIncumbent Lisa Monaco since April 21, 2021United States Department of JusticeStyleMadam. Deputy Attorney GeneralReports toUnited States Attorney General7 more rows

Who was attorney general after Eric Holder?

Holder was succeeded as Attorney General by Loretta Lynch in April 2015.

How old is Sally Yates?

61 years (August 20, 1960)Sally Quillian Yates / Age

Who is the highest ranking attorney?

The United States attorney general (AG) leads the United States Department of Justice, and is the chief lawyer 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.

Who was Deputy Attorney General in 2006?

Paul J. McNulty, Deputy Attorney General. Paul J. McNulty was confirmed as Deputy Attorney General on March 17, 2006.

Who is Eric Holder's dad?

Eric Himpton Holder, SrEric H. Holder, Jr. / Father

Who is Eric Holder's brother?

William HolderEric H. Holder, Jr. / Brother

Who are Eric Holder's parents?

Eric Himpton Holder, SrMiriam HolderEric H. Holder, Jr./Parents

Is Sally Yates married?

Comer YatesSally Quillian Yates / SpouseYates's husband, J. Comer Yates, is an executive director of the Atlanta Speech School and was awarded an honorary degree from Oglethorpe University in 2017. In 1994 and 1996, he unsuccessfully ran for Congress as a Democrat. The couple has two children, a daughter, Kelley Malone and a son, James "Quill" Quillian.

Where was Sally Yates born?

Atlanta, GASally Quillian Yates / Place of birth

Who was Loretta Lynch's assistant?

Loretta LynchDeputySally YatesPreceded byEric HolderSucceeded byJeff SessionsUnited States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York20 more rows