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After his introduction by former Attorney General Edwin Meese, outgoing Attorney General John Ashcroft, talked about his time in office and his future plans. Topics included domestic securit…

Several former attorneys general participated in an unstructured discussion on their experiences as attorney general in a forum before an audience at the Hastings College of Law. Among the t…

As part of the ninth annual U.S. Attorneys General Forum, former attorneys general debated a series of subjects, including the Bush administration ending the practice of consultation with th…

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 U.S. Attorney Generals from four past Presidential Administrations talked about affirmative action, independent counsels, and FBI investigations. They related their experiences in off…

The Hastings College of Law held an Attorneys General Forum. Participants including former Attorneys General Ed Meese, Richard Thornburgh, and Nicholas Katzenbach, talked about their careers…

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…

The guests discussed the job of attorney general and its pressures and the upcoming confirmation hearing of nominee Zoe Baird.

Attorney General Edwin Meese III talked about his first year leading the Justice Department. He answered audience questions.

Ed Meese testified about his nomination to be President Reagan’s attorney general. He talked about his background and previous government service. In the hearing he faced difficult questions…