by Kylee Dickinson
Published 3 years ago
Updated 2 years ago
5 min read
Has Merrick Garland been sworn in yet?
He was sworn in on March 11, 2021, by Assistant Attorney General for Administration Lee Lofthus. In April 2021, Russia imposed sanctions against Garland, including prohibiting him from entering Russia.
Is the attorney general confirmed by the Senate?
The attorney general is a statutory member of the Cabinet of the United States. Washington, D.C. 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.