Eric holder news
Eric Holder is a former United States Attorney General, serving from 2009 to 2015 under President Barack Obama. Here are some recent news articles and updates about Eric Holder:
Recent News
- In October 2020, Holder was named as a member of the Biden-Harris Transition Team's Justice Reform Task Force.
- In August 2020, Holder wrote an op-ed in The New York Times criticizing the Trump administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and calling for a more comprehensive response.
- In June 2020, Holder spoke out against police brutality and systemic racism in the wake of the George Floyd protests, calling for reforms to the criminal justice system.
- In April 2020, Holder wrote an op-ed in The Washington Post arguing that the Trump administration's response to the COVID-19 pandemic was inadequate and that the government should take more aggressive action to combat the virus.
Recent Appearances and Speeches
- In October 2020, Holder delivered a speech at the University of California, Berkeley, in which he criticized the Trump administration's policies on immigration and the environment.
- In August 2020, Holder spoke at the annual convention of the NAACP, where he called for continued efforts to address systemic racism and police brutality.
- In June 2020, Holder delivered a speech at the National Press Club, in which he discussed the need for criminal justice reform and the importance of addressing systemic racism in the criminal justice system.
Recent Quotes
- "The Trump administration's response to the pandemic has been woefully inadequate. We need a comprehensive plan to combat this virus, and we need it now." (April 2020)
- "Systemic racism is a cancer that has infected our society, and it's up to us to excise it. We need to have a national conversation about race and justice, and we need to take concrete steps to address the systemic inequalities that exist in our country." (June 2020)
- "The criminal justice system is broken, and it's up to us to fix it. We need to address the systemic inequalities that exist in our system, and we need to work to create a more just and equitable society." (June 2020)
Recent Awards and Honors
- In 2020, Holder was awarded the NAACP's Spingarn Medal, which is the highest honor given by the organization.
- In 2019, Holder was awarded the American Bar Association's Medal of Honor, which is the highest honor given by the organization.
- In 2018, Holder was awarded the National Civil Rights Museum's Freedom Award, which is given annually to individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of civil rights.