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Will Police Discrimination Of Black Suspects End With Loretta Lynch As Attorney General?

Apr 24, 2015 02:04 PM EDT

Loretta Lynch made history on Thursday with her confirmation as attorney general, the first black woman to occupy the top law enforcement post in the United States. The Senate confirmed her on a 56-43 vote. She replaced Eric Holder.

White House Hits Senate Leadership For Attorney General's Confirmation Delay

Arlene Lim |

Mar 17, 2015 12:03 PM EDT

The White House has criticized the Republican-dominated Senate for delaying the confirmation of President Barack Obama's nominee for Attorney General, Loretta Lynch.

Abortion Issue Delays Confirmation Of New U.S. Attorney General

Arlene Lim |

Mar 16, 2015 08:14 PM EDT

The confimation of the new Attorney General of the United States will have to wait, until U.S. lawmakers are able to come up with a decision that has nothing to do with the post, but in an abortion issue that is contained in a separate measure.

Loretta Lynch Defends Legitimacy Of Obama's Immigration Actions

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 29, 2015 12:36 AM EST

Loretta E. Lynch, the nominee of United States President Barack Obama for attorney general, spoke before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday and defended the legality of Obama's immigration actions and other projects.

Attorney General Eric Holder and President Barack Obama at Capitol Hill.

Eric Holder’s Resignation Leaves a Void on Civil Rights For Obama

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 27, 2014 11:05 PM EDT

The resignation of United States Attorney General Eric Holder will remove the voice of the White House in issues of civil rights, during a time when the Missouri shooting underscores the importance of the issue.

Eric Holder Resigns, Sets Ugly Fight Over Successors

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 26, 2014 07:47 AM EDT

Attorney General Eric Holder announced his plan to resign on Thursday, but will stay until a new successor is named, in what is expected to be an ugly process.

Who May Replace Eric Holder As Attorney General?

dweisman |

Sep 25, 2014 05:10 PM EDT

With Eric Holder's Thursday announcement he was stepping down as attorney general, speculation immediately began about who will replace him and when.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to Resign Thursday

Andy Vitalicio |

Sep 25, 2014 12:03 PM EDT

United States Attorney General Eric Holder will be announcing his resignation in a few hours at the White House, a source at the Justice Department has told National Public Radio.