Merrick B. Garland
Merrick B. Garland is an American lawyer and jurist serving as the Attorney General of the United States since March 2021. Appointed by President Joe Biden, Garland previously served as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He is known for his extensive legal career, including his role in the prosecution of domestic terrorism cases. In recent news, he announced that the United States would seek the immediate extradition of Rafael Caro Quintero, a notorious drug kingpin captured in Mexico.
Born on Nov 13, 1952 (73 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.36% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 135,733 | $1,700,000 | 6,071$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 135,733 | $1,700,000 | 6,071$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Merrick B. Garland, then-attorney-general, stated that Live Nation relies on unlawful, anticompetitive conduct to exercise its monopolistic control over the live events industry.
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Pakistan:
Merrick B. Garland stated that the extradition makes clear the Justice Department's stance against attempts to harm American citizens.
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Pakistan:
Merrick B. Garland stated that the extradition makes clear the Justice Department's stance against attempts to harm American citizens.
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United States:
Former Attorney General Merrick B. Garland under former President Joe Biden in 2022 made significant revisions to the Justice Department’s regulations regarding obtaining information from members of the news media.
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Romania:
Merrick B. Garland was the Attorney General who created the war crimes review team in 2022.
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United States:
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland said the United States would seek his immediate extradition.
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