attorney general

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This solved two critical problems for Blanche: His boss gets to claim victory while the acting attorney general can legally evade judicial accountability.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

The former vice president, U.S senator and California attorney general would have been a prohibitive favorite to end that gendered streak.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The judgment, which was triggered by a case brought by the attorney general for Northern Ireland, will apply across the UK.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The attorney general invited other states "that want to protect kids" to join the lawsuit.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

March 5: A. Mitchell Palmer becomes attorney general of the United States.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler