Tom Pérez

Tom Pérez is an American politician and attorney who served as the Secretary of Labor under President Barack Obama from 2013 to 2017. He is known for his advocacy on labor rights, civil rights, and immigration reform. Prior to his cabinet role, Pérez was the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Department of Justice. He has also held various positions in local government and as a leader within the Democratic National Committee. Recently, he was in the news following his dismissal from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council by President Donald Trump, who is seeking to replace members appointed by the previous administration.