United_States_Deputy_Attorney_General

United States Deputy Attorney General

United States Deputy Attorney General

Position in the United States Department of Justice

The United States deputy attorney general is the second-highest-ranking official in the United States Department of Justice and oversees the day-to-day operation of the Department. The deputy attorney general acts as attorney general during the absence of the attorney general. Lisa Monaco has served in this role since April 21, 2021.[1]

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The deputy attorney general is a political appointee of the President of the United States and takes office after confirmation by the United States Senate. The position was created in 1950.[2]

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    "Readout of Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco's First Day" (Press release). Washington, D.C.: United States Department of Justice. April 21, 2021. Retrieved April 21, 2021. Today, Lisa O. Monaco was sworn in as the 39th Deputy Attorney General (DAG) of the United States.
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    "DOJ: JMD: MPS: Functions Manual: Attorney General". Retrieved January 25, 2009.
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    "The President's Day". Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. August 3, 1951. Retrieved February 23, 2016.


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