Description:
(86th United States Attorney General)
American lawyer and jurist Merrick Garland is the incumbent and 86th United States Attorney General and assumed office in March 2021. The Chicago native has previously been a US circuit judge of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit from 1997 to 2021 and has also served as its chief judge. A Harvard alumnus, he started his career assisting Judge Henry Friendly and Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan Jr. He also practiced at Arnold & Porter and has been a federal prosecutor in the Department of Justice. Though nominated to the Supreme Court by former president Barack Obama, to fill in for the deceased Antonin Scalia, Garland could not take over due to the refusal of the Republican Senate majority to vote or allow a hearing. He was eventually nominated to the position of the US Attorney General by President Joe Biden in January 2021.
Birthday
November 13, 1952 (Scorpio)
Born In
United States
Alternative names
Merrick Brian Garland
Spouse/Ex-
Lynn Garland (m. 1987)
Parents
Cyril Garland
Shirley Garland
Children
Jessica Garland, Rebecca Garland
Relatives
Heidi Garland, Jill Roter
What is Merrick Garland's current role?
Merrick Garland is currently serving as the United States Attorney General.
What is Merrick Garland known for?
Merrick Garland is known for his role as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Has Merrick Garland ever run for political office?
Merrick Garland has not run for political office. He has primarily served as a judge and a government official.
What is Merrick Garland's stance on criminal justice reform?
Merrick Garland has expressed support for criminal justice reform initiatives and has worked to address issues such as racial disparities in the criminal justice system.
How did Merrick Garland's nomination to the Supreme Court in 2016 impact US politics?
Merrick Garland's nomination to the Supreme Court by President Obama in 2016 was controversial and led to a political standoff in the Senate, ultimately resulting in his nomination not being considered.
