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U.S. Senate confirms Merrick Garland as attorney general

March 10, 2021 1:10 PM

Published March 10, 2021 12:47 PM

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate has confirmed Merrick Garland to be the next U.S. attorney general with a strong bipartisan vote, placing the widely-respected, veteran judge in the post as President Joe Biden has vowed to restore the Justice Department’s reputation for independence.

Democrats have praised Garland, a federal appeals court judge who was snubbed by Republicans for a seat on the Supreme Court in 2016, as a highly qualified and honorable jurist who is uniquely qualified to lead the department after a tumultuous four years under former President Donald Trump.

Many Republicans praised him as well, saying he has the right record and temperament for the moment.

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