What a US attorney general actually does – a law professor spells it out
The article explains the role of the U.S. Attorney General, the structure of the Department of Justice, and the political context surrounding Attorney General Pam Bondi's firing by President Trump. It discusses historical precedents and the implications of political appointments on the DOJ's independence.
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“President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on April 2, 2026, only 14 months after she was sworn into office, making her time in the role the shortest in 60 years.”
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“The attorney general is the lawyer appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate to lead the Department of Justice.”
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“Congress created the position of attorney general in 1789.”
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“The attorney general represents the United States in all legal matters and supervises federal prosecutions by the 93 U.S. attorneys.”
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“The Department of Justice contains over 115,000 employees.”
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“The DOJ has litigation units divided by subject matter like antitrust, civil rights, tax, and national security.”
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“The DOJ includes law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, DEA, and Interpol.”
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“The DOJ manages grant administration agencies that provide financial assistance to state and local governments.”
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“President George W. Bush’s attorney general, Roberto Gonzales, resigned amid accusations of politicized DOJ actions.”
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“Loretta Lynch, President Barack Obama’s attorney general, was criticized for meeting privately with former President Bill Clinton during Hillary Clinton’s DOJ investigation.”
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“President Trump replaced Attorney General Jeff Sessions after Sessions recused himself from the Mueller investigation.”
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“President Trump named Todd Blanche as acting attorney general, who previously represented him in criminal lawsuits.”
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“A recent Associated Press study found only 20% of Americans have confidence in the Department of Justice.”
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“The president can appoint an acting attorney general from the DOJ workforce for up to 90 days.”
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