Leahy's Senate floor address on AG Barr and the future of Justice Dept
Statement of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) On Attorney General William Barr and the Future of the Department of Justice Senate Floor December 19, 2020 As William Barr’s second tenure as Attorney General is coming to an end, it is important for the Senate to reflect upon his legacy, and upon the challenges now facing the Department of Justice. The Office of Attorney General fills a unique role within our system of government. Created by the Judiciary Act of 1789, an Attorney General is not a traditional member of the President’s cabinet. As Supreme Court Justice James Iredell obser...