Senate Confirms Aaron Reitz as Head of DOJ Office of Legal Policy in Narrow Vote

Pieter Gunst01 mins

Aaron Reitz, previously chief of staff for Republican Senator Ted Cruz and a former deputy attorney general in Texas, has been confirmed by the Senate to lead the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Policy. His confirmation passed with a 52-46 vote, indicating a closely divided Senate decision. This position at the DOJ is crucial as it shapes policies that influence legal developments and reforms nationwide. For further details, the original announcement was reported by Law360.