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Assistant Secretary for Homeland Security - John Morton
Assistant Secretary John Morton was confirmed on May 12, 2009, to lead the office of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs considered the nomination on April 22, 2009.  The nomination was sequentially referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 29, 2009.  On May 7, 2009, the Judiciary Committee ordered the nomination reported to the Senate for consideration.
Committee Questionnaire
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Responses to Questions Submitted for the Record

  • Questions for the Record:  Senator Chuck Grassley
Letters Received in Connection with the Nomination
  • May 4, 2009 - National Fraternal Order of Police
  • April 30, 2009 - National Association of Police Organizations, Inc.
  • April 29, 2009 - National Sheriffs' Association
  • April 15, 2009 - Major Cities Chiefs Association
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Did You Know?  The Federal Judiciary Act of 1789 required Supreme Court justices, in addition to presiding on the Supreme Court, to "ride the circuit," and preside over circuit court cases.  The death of James Iredell, one of the original Supreme Court Justices, was said to be due in part to illness caused by harsh weather conditions when riding the circuit.  Supreme Court justices continued to "ride the circuit" until 1891.

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