http://www.justice.gov/iso/opa/asg/pressroom.html Home Page from the US Department of Justice Office of Associate Attorney General en-us Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:29:42 -0400 http://www.justice.gov/images/usdoj_rssicon.gifhttp://www.justice.gov7574webmaster@usdoj.gov (Web Master) 1440 http://www.justice.gov/iso/opa/asg/speeches/2013/asg-speech-130614.html It is an idea ACS strives to make real in the work this organization does in law schools, with law students, lawyers, policymakers and opinion leaders across the country. As the third-ranking official at the U.S. Department of Justice and one who oversees, among others, the Civil Rights Division, the Office of Justice Programs and the Access to Justice Initiative, I'm grateful for your commitment and honored by your invitation to contribute to today’s discussion about indigent defense. Speech http://www.justice.gov/iso/opa/asg/speeches/2013/asg-speech-130614.html Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:38:52 EDT http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2013/June/13-asg-661.html The Department of Justice today announced new guidelines for the payment of attorneys’ fees and expenses in large chapter 11 bankruptcy cases in order to enhance disclosure and transparency in the compensation process and to help ensure that attorneys’ fees and expenses are based on market rates. OPA Press Releases http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2013/June/13-asg-661.html Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:51:52 EDT http://www.justice.gov/iso/opa/asg/speeches/2013/asg-speech-130523.html There is, I am convinced, no higher honor nor greater privilege than to serve one’s fellow citizens. Four years ago, this Committee endorsed and the Senate confirmed my nomination to lead the Justice Department’s Civil Division. Speech http://www.justice.gov/iso/opa/asg/speeches/2013/asg-speech-130523.html Thu, 23 May 2013 10:34:21 EDT http://www.justice.gov/iso/opa/asg/speeches/2013/asg-speech-130516.html These ongoing struggles are why Asian Americans and Pacific Islander leaders in our economic, academic, and social institutions are so important. These are the leaders who are working tirelessly each day to create positive change for the AAPI community, their neighbors, and our Country. Speech http://www.justice.gov/iso/opa/asg/speeches/2013/asg-speech-130516.html Thu, 16 May 2013 12:33:18 EDT http://www.justice.gov/iso/opa/asg/speeches/2013/asg-speech-130515.html Our commitment to children – and to finding missing children – is stronger than ever. Speech http://www.justice.gov/iso/opa/asg/speeches/2013/asg-speech-130515.html Wed, 15 May 2013 15:33:42 EDT http://www.justice.gov/iso/opa/asg/speeches/2013/asg-speech-1305021.html "We know this work is not easy. But we also know that so many elder Americans are depending on us – especially those who are among the most vulnerable; who so often cannot speak for themselves – they are depending on us to do this work and to do it well. And I know we will not let them down," said Acting Associate Attorney General West. Speech http://www.justice.gov/iso/opa/asg/speeches/2013/asg-speech-1305021.html Thu, 2 May 2013 14:06:33 EDT http://www.justice.gov/iso/opa/asg/speeches/2013/asg-speech-130424.html "I’m very pleased that two of the awards this year are going to tribal victim service providers. Many of you know – and some of you know intimately – that tribal members are disproportionately victimized. Native women, in particular, encounter violence at alarming levels," said Acting Associate Attorney General West. Speech http://www.justice.gov/iso/opa/asg/speeches/2013/asg-speech-130424.html Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:10:17 EDT http://www.justice.gov/iso/opa/asg/speeches/2013/asg-speech-1303151.html "This Hall symbolizes the fusion of two core principles here at the Department: Our respect for the majesty of the law, represented by the figure on your right; and our conviction that law’s proper role is in the service of justice, portrayed by the figure on your left," said Acting Associate Attorney General West. Speech http://www.justice.gov/iso/opa/asg/speeches/2013/asg-speech-1303151.html Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:46:27 EDT http://www.justice.gov/iso/opa/asg/speeches/2013/asg-speech-130308.html "We cannot rest as long as crime rates in many tribal communities remain far above the national average. We cannot rest as long as tribal members suffer disproportionately from violence, property offenses, and other criminal acts," said Acting Associate Attorney General West. Speech http://www.justice.gov/iso/opa/asg/speeches/2013/asg-speech-130308.html Fri, 8 Mar 2013 12:07:16 EST http://www.justice.gov/iso/opa/asg/speeches/2013/asg-speech-130305.html "But ultimately, our success will come, not because the federal government removes red tape, or improves policy, or even provides more funding; no, our success will come because those with the greatest stake in the outcome – local leaders, community and faith groups, and citizens – they take action," said Acting Associate Attorney General West. Speech http://www.justice.gov/iso/opa/asg/speeches/2013/asg-speech-130305.html Tue, 5 Mar 2013 11:20:31 EST