Brian Garland
86th United States Attorney General
1952 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
86th United States Attorney General
Born
November 13, 1952
Age
~74 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
judge, lawyer
United StatesBorn in Chicago
1952
Born in Chicago (1952-11-13)
1997
PositionJudge of the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit (1997–2021)
2013
Positionchief judge (2013–2020)
2021
PositionUnited States Attorney General (2021–2025)
2023
AwardOrder of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 2nd class
Present
Age ~74
About
Merrick Brian Garland is an American lawyer and jurist who served as the 86th United States attorney general from 2021 to 2025. He previously served as a circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit from 1997 to 2021. In 2016, President Barack Obama nominated Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court; however, the U.S. Senate refused to hold a confirmation hearing.
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Who is Brian Garland?+
Merrick Brian Garland is an American lawyer and jurist who served as the 86th United States attorney general from 2021 to 2025. He previously served as a circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit from 1997 to 2021. In 2016, President Barack Obama nomina
What does the name Brian mean?+
The name Brian means "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.". It is of English origin.
When was Brian Garland born?+
Brian Garland was born on November 13, 1952.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.
The name Brian is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Brian — November 13, 1952
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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