Professors Respond to the Resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder

American University Washington College of Law faculty were interviewed and published by national media following Attorney General Eric Holder's resignation. Holder spoke at AUWCL's commencement in 2010 (pictured below).

Eric Holder makes commencement remarks

Angela Davis:

Sept. 26, New Republic - Davis penned an article on the criminal justice legacy of Attorney General Eric Holder. MORE

"What matters is that at the end of the day, when [Holder] was in a position to effect meaningful change in our criminal justice system, this former prosecutor became a champion of liberty."

Stephen Vladeck:

Sept. 28, Associated Press - Vladeck is quoted about Attorney General Eric Holder's record on national security issues.

"His legacy is one, that, unfortunately is going to be marked by the more visible moments, which aren't as flattering."

William Yeomans:

Sept. 25, Al Jazeera - Yeomans is quoted about Eric Holder's legacy as attorney general. MORE

“He’s an African American man and he has lived that experience and also has insight of the problems of race and the justice system. He’s in a uniquely strong position to speak to those issues.”

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