The US Attorney General is the head of the US Department of Justice, which enforces US laws, prosecutes federal crimes, and provides legal opinions to the Executive Department.
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The Attorney General under George Washington was born in Virginia. Edmund Randolph became the first Attorney General of the United States in September of 1789.
The US Department of Justice (DOJ or Justice Department) is headed by the Attorney General.
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United States Attorneys are the chief prosecutors for the states. They're also referred to as United States District Attorneys.
Edmund Randolph was the first Attorney General.