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Attorney General Calls For Strong Hate Crimes Law After Right Wing Murders

“‘We will not tolerate murder, or the threat of violence, masquerading as political activism,’ Holder said. ‘So let me be clear, the Justice Department will use every tool at its disposal to protect the rights ensured under our Constitution.’” Link


Eric Holder Tapped As Obama Attorney General

“President-elect Obama has decided to tap Eric Holder as his attorney general, putting the veteran Washington lawyer in place to become the first African-American to head the Justice Department, according to two legal sources close to the presidential transition. Holder, who served as deputy attorney general during the Clinton administration, still has to undergo a formal ‘vetting’ review by the Obama transition team before the selection is final and is publicly announced, said one of the sources, who asked not to be identified talking about the transition process. ” [Link]