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Read. Follow. Verify.Confirmation Hearing for Attorney General Nominee Merrick Garland
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
This document is the official transcript and record of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee's confirmation hearings for Merrick Brian Garland, who was nominated to serve as the Attorney General of the United States. The hearings took place over two days in February 2021 and include opening statements, testimony from witnesses, and written questions and answers.
The Attorney General leads the U.S. Department of Justice, which oversees federal law enforcement, litigation, and the administration of justice across the country.
Who It Affects
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Merrick Brian Garland
The nominee's professional future and potential appointment as Attorney General were the subject of the hearing.
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee
The committee members were responsible for questioning the nominee and voting on the nomination.
Key Facts
- The confirmation hearing for Merrick Brian Garland was held on February 22 and 23, 2021.
- The hearing was conducted by the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
- The record includes opening statements from Chair Richard J. Durbin and Ranking Member Charles E. Grassley.
- The nominee provided a formal statement, biographical information, and a questionnaire to the committee.
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- Witnesses providing testimony included legal scholars, former U.S. Attorneys, and community advocates.
- The document contains extensive written questions submitted by 13 individual Senators and the corresponding responses from the nominee.
- The record includes letters of support or concern from various organizations, including environmental groups, labor unions, and civil rights organizations.
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Extensive Written Record
The document highlights the significant volume of written follow-up questions required of cabinet nominees by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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