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Confirmation Hearing for Attorney General Nominee Merrick Garland

Original title: CONFIRMATION HEARING ON THE NOMINATION OF HON. MERRICK BRIAN GARLAND TO BE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES

January 1, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

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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.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

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Summary

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.

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.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

It serves as the official record of the Senate Judiciary Committee's proceedings to evaluate the qualifications of Merrick Garland for the position of U.S. Attorney General.

Who participated in the hearing?

The hearing included members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the Merrick Garland, and various outside witnesses who provided testimony.

Why It Matters

The Attorney General leads the U.S. Department of Justice, which oversees federal law enforcement, litigation, and the administration of justice across the country.

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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.

Merrick Brian Garland Senate Committee on the Judiciary

Connected Entities

organizationSenate Committee on the Judiciary“The committee responsible for conducting the confirmation hearing”Map →

personMerrick Brian Garland“Nominee for Attorney General of the United States”Map →

personCharles E. Grassley“Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee”Map →

personRichard J. Durbin“Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee”Map →

Sources

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