attorney
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The Justices’ attorney said they believe the FDA’s finding is erroneous and have appealed it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Becerra helped craft the Affordable Care Act in Congress and defended it as attorney general, and Joe Biden nominated him to serve as Health and Human Services secretary.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Before the commissioners cast their votes, the county attorney revealed a threat from a lawmaker more than 250 miles away.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
US media outlets report Becerra, who also previously served as California's attorney general, would be one of two candidates moving forward after the Tuesday primary election.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
One might imagine that a criminal defendant, when brought before the judge—or when meeting with his attorney for the first time—would be told of the consequences of a guilty plea or conviction.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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