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The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing for William Barr, President Trump’s nominee to succeed former Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who left the post in November. Follow…

Commissioners Ben-Veniste and Fielding held a two-part discussion on the balance between liberty and security in the post-September 11 world, including progress on recommendations in the Com…

The subcommittee holds a hearing on military justice and detention policies in the global efforts to combat terrorism. Among the issues addressed were allegations of mistreatment and torture…

Witnesses testified about intelligence collection and sharing, as well as organizing government agencies to improve domestic intelligence. Among the topics they addressed were restructuring …

Witnesses testified about law enforcement measures instituted in response to September 11 terrorist attacks and the ensuing efforts to combat international terrorism. Among the issues they a…

Barbara Lynn, chair of the litigation section of the American Bar Association, moderated a panel of former attorneys general during the ABA’s annual meeting in Atlanta, GA. Panelists talked …

Former Attorney’s Generals William Barr and Benjamin Civiletti argued against renewal of the Watergate-era independent counsel law before it expired June 30, 1999. Mr. Barr said that the vic…

Several former attorneys general talked about various past, present and future legal and political issues. They examined the judicial selection process, political criticism of judges, U.S. d…

Commission members heard testimony from former intelligence officials concerning the necessary role and capabilities of the U.S. intelligence community after the Cold War. Joseph Nye, Former…

Committee members heard testimony on the balanced budget amendment. A number of congressional, federal, and outside experts testified about the feasibility and legality of passing such a law…

Harvard Law Professor Arthur Miller moderated this discussion about the recently passed crime legislation. Various issues were examined, including state versus federal status in relation to …

Four former attorneys general talked about the changes in immigration policy, especially the recent emigrations from Cuba and Haiti and proposition 187 in California which would prohibit ill…

Six former attorneys general took part in discussion about the role and evolution of the office of attorney general. They spoke about the appointment process, their relationship with the Pre…

Attorney General William Barr discussed his tenure at the Justice Department. He also talked about the challenges facing Zoe Baird if she should be confirmed as attorney general.

Attorney General William Barr discussed the anti-crime policies of the Department of Justice and the Bush administration in relation to a report on crime recently issued by the Department of…

The committee heard testimony from the U.S. Attorney General on oversight of the Justice Department. Committee members questioned Mr. Barr on a number of issues, including the Justice Depart…

Attorney General William Barr spoke about immigration and different approaches to dealing with violent crime. Since he was confirmed as Attorney General, he has recommended expanding the Imm…

Attorney General William Barr, accompanied by the director of the FBI and the head of the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, read a brief statement and responded to reporters' ques…

President George H.W. Bush and administration leaders met with reporters to talk about their efforts to stop drug abuse. They described the drug control strategies they will introduce this y…

Attorney General William Barr and Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations William Sessions met with reporters to present the Significant Violent Crime Initiative. They described the…