attorney general

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Lord Richard Hermer, the attorney general and one of the most senior Jewish politicians in the country, tells the BBC: "The fear in my community is palpable, and understandable."

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The two cities asked the Texas attorney general for permission to keep them out of the public’s view.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

Becerra, who served as California attorney general before joining the Biden administration, quickly defended himself, saying he knows the law better than Hilton does.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Blanche, named acting attorney general after Bondi's firing, has defended the investigations into his opponents.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

As attorney general and later as a senator, he had supported racial and educational equality—and asked the American people to do the same.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry