who is the new attorney general?

by Cecil Wolff Sr. 4 min read

Merrick Garland

What are the requirements to become an attorney general?

Attorney General. 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.

Who is the current head of DOJ?

Mar 11, 2021 · “Attorney General Garland will lead the Department of Justice with honesty and integrity,” Senator Richard J. Durbin, Democrat of Illinois and the …

Who was the first female Attorney General?

Mar 25, 2021 · March 24, 2021. SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom of California on Wednesday named Rob Bonta, a Democratic state legislator and loyal political ally, to succeed Xavier Becerra as attorney general ...

Is the US Attorney General elected or appointed?

Jan 06, 2021 · January 6, 2021 2:03pm. President-elect Joe Biden will nominate Judge Merrick Garland as his attorney general. Biden is picking Garland over former Democratic Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama and former...

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Who is the current US Attorney General?

Merrick GarlandUnited States / Attorney generalMerrick Brian Garland is an American lawyer and jurist serving as the 86th United States attorney general since March 2021. He served as a circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit from 1997 to 2021. Wikipedia

Who is the new Attorney General in Ghana?

Godfred Yeboah DameThe current Attorney General is Mr. Godfred Yeboah Dame. He was appointed by President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo in 2021....List of ministers.Number25MinisterGodfred Yeboah DameTook officeJanuary 2021Left officecurrentGovernmentAkuffo Addo government27 more columns

Who is the current Attorney General UK?

Hon Suella Braverman QCThe Rt Hon Suella Braverman QC MP Suella Braverman was appointed Attorney General on 13 February 2020. She was previously Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Exiting the European Union from January to November 2018. Suella was elected as the Conservative MP for Fareham in May 2015.

Who is the current Attorney General in Kenya?

Paul Kihara KariukiThe Attorney General of Kenya is the head of the Kenyan State Law Office, the principal legal adviser to the government of Kenya, and ex officio Member of Parliament and Cabinet. The current attorney general, Paul Kihara Kariuki, was nominated by the President Uhuru Kenyatta on 13 February 2018.

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 is Gloria Akuffo in Ghana?

Gloria Akuffo (born 31 December 1954) is a Ghanaian lawyer and politician who serves as the Attorney General of Ghana and Minister for Justice, since 2017. She is a former Deputy Attorney General and Aviation Minister.

Who is the first female Attorney General in Ghana?

Betty Mould-Iddrisu (born 22 March 1953) is a Ghanaian lawyer and politician. She was the Minister for Education in Ghana....Betty Mould-IddrisuEducationAccra AcademyAlma materUniversity of Ghana London School of EconomicsProfessionLawyerKnown forFirst female Attorney General of Ghana19 more rows

Who does the UK Attorney General report to?

the CrownThe attorney general serves as the principal legal adviser to the Crown and the Government in England and Wales....Attorney General for England and WalesReports toPrime Minister of the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Justice9 more rows

What is the UK equivalent of a district attorney?

The Crown Prosecution ServiceThe Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is the principal public agency for conducting criminal prosecutions in England and Wales.

Who is the director of public prosecutions UK?

Max Hill QCMax Hill QC is the Director of Public Prosecutions. He was appointed by the Attorney General and took up post on 1 November 2018. Max was born in Hertfordshire in 1964.

Who was the first Antony General in Kenya?

Charles Mugane NjonjoCharles NjonjoCharles Mugane NjonjoPreceded byTom MboyaSucceeded byKiraitu MurungiPersonal detailsBornCharles Mugane Njonjo23 January 1920 Kibichiko village, Kikuyu, Kiambu County, Kenya15 more rows

Who is the former Attorney General of Kenya?

He was nominated for the post of Office of Attorney General of Kenya by President Uhuru Kenyatta on 13 February 2018 following the resignation of Githu Muigai....Paul Kihara KariukiAppointed byUhuru KenyattaPreceded byGithu MuigaiCourt of Appeal PresidentIn office 2012–201813 more rows

Who is Auditor General of Kenya?

Nancy GathunguCURRENT AUDITOR-GENERAL Ms. Nancy Gathungu was sworn in as the Auditor General of the Republic of Kenya, on July 17, 2020.

Who is the highest ranking attorney?

United States Attorney GeneralIncumbent Merrick Garland since March 11, 2021United States Department of JusticeStyleMr. Attorney General (informal) The Honorable (formal)Member ofCabinet National Security Council13 more rows

Who was the US attorney general and supporter of the civil rights movement?

The Division was established on December 9, 1957, by order of Attorney General William P. Rogers, after the Civil Rights Act of 1957 created the office of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, who has since then headed the division.

Who was Ronald Reagan's Deputy Attorney General?

Edwin MeeseIn office February 25, 1985 – August 12, 1988PresidentRonald ReaganPreceded byWilliam French SmithSucceeded byDick Thornburgh23 more rows

Overview

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. The attorney general is a statutory member of the Cabinet of the United States.

History

Congress passed the Judiciary Act of 1789 which, among other things, established the Office of the Attorney General. The original duties of this officer were "to prosecute and conduct all suits in the Supreme Court in which the United States shall be concerned, and to give his advice and opinion upon questions of law when required by the president of the United States, or when requested by the heads of any of the departments". Some of these duties have since been transferred to the U…

Presidential transition

It is the practice for the attorney general, along with the other Cabinet secretaries and high-level political appointees of the President, to tender a resignation with effect on the Inauguration Day (January 20) of a new president. The deputy attorney general is also expected to tender a resignation, but is commonly requested to stay on and act as the attorney general pending the confirmation by the Senate of the new attorney general.

Line of succession

U.S.C. Title 28, §508 establishes the first two positions in the line of succession, while allowing the attorney general to designate other high-ranking officers of the Department of Justice as subsequent successors. Furthermore, an Executive Order defines subsequent positions, the most recent from March 31, 2017, signed by President Donald Trump. The current line of succession is:
1. United States Deputy Attorney General

See also

• Executive Order 13787 for "Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Justice"