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U.S. Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch (C) speaks to U.S. Pres. Barack Obama in the White House in Washington Nov. 8, 2014.

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

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.

Ferguson Police Dismantling

Ferguson Police Department Could Be Dismantled as Part of Law Enforcement Reforms

The Ferguson Police Department could be dismantled as part of the reforms in law enforcement agencies in Ferguson, Missouri, said US Attorney General Eric Holder.

Jihadi John

U.S. Seeks to Kill or Capture ‘Jihadi John’ At All Cost

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announces Washington is bent on killing or capturing the militant who has become popularly known as "Jihadi John."

Anti-police Rallies

New Rules Curbing Racial Profiling Timely Amid Ongoing Anti-Police Protests

The Department of Justice announced on Monday the release of new rules that would curb racial profiling by federal law enforcement agencies.

Same-Sex Marriage

6 More States Where Gays & Lesbians Can Legally Marry; Get Federal Benefits

A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in early October not to entertain appeals from five states that wanted to retain their prohibition on same-sex marriages brought to 32 the number of states that recognize gay and lesbian weddings.

Eric Holder

Eric Holder Reaps Mocking Comments From Republicans As He Resigns

The announcement of U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's resignation prompted Republican lawmakers, who have not always agreed with his policies, to post mocking comments on Twitter.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder

Eric Holder Resigns, Sets Ugly Fight Over Successors

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.

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

Who May Replace Eric Holder As Attorney General?

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

Resigning

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to Resign Thursday

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.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder

U.S. Attorney General Sent To Ferguson To Ensure ‘Justice’ Will Be Served

United States Attorney General Eric Holder visited riot-stricken Ferguson, Missouri Wednesday to ensure a 'fair and thorough' trial for the Michael Brown shooting.

Protesters

Ferguson Protests Beginning to Reach a Peaceful Turning Point?

Law enforcements and Ferguson security leaders hope that protest altercations are now taking a turning point into peaceful solutions, following a “successful Tuesday night” of protesting with much less tension between people and officers than previous nights.

Michael Brown Shooting: Knife-wielding man shot dead by St. Louis police near Ferguson, Mo. protest

As authorities braced for another night of protests over the Michael Brown shooting death at the hands of a Ferguson, Mo. policeman, another black man was shot and killed nearby by St.Louis police as he wielded a knife and charged them.

Ferguson Protests

Ferguson Protest Turns Violent After Curfew Is Lifted

A peaceful demonstration seeking justice to Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri turned violent on Monday when protesters began throwing bottles at the National Guard just 24 hours after the curfew in the place was lifted.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder

Statements from U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Incite Racial Discussions, Critics Say

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder’s claims of racial animosity fueling most of the attacks to him and the first African-America President Barrack Obama on Sunday aroused fury from among those on the right.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Slams Sarah Palin’s Call For His And Pres. Obama’s Impeachments

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder slams ex-Alaska Governor Sarah Palin and said that former vice-presidential was not a good candidate nor a good judge of who should be impeached, according to ABC News on Sunday.

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