[77] She was hired by Republican Bob Barr for her first DOJ position. Department of Law, Consumer Protection Division. [20][21] During the final days of the Obama administration, she oversaw the review of 16,000 petitions for executive clemency, making recommendations to the President. Trump previously toured two facilities that help survivors in downtown Atlanta and heard from survivors earlier this year, [RELATED: Tyler Perry, Georgia First Lady Marty Kemp team up for human trafficking awareness video], “The Trump administration continues to fight tirelessly to end the scourge of human trafficking in our communities. Tap on any of the buttons below to download our app. In 1986, she earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia School of Law, graduating magna cum laude. Enable our Skill today to listen live at home on your Alexa Devices! "I look forward to learning more about the critical services they provide and announcing additional funding and resources from the Trump administration to assist in these efforts.”, The visit includes a walking tour of the survivor care facility at the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy and the center’s “Envision Project.”. Share currently playing on Facebook (Opens a new window), Share currently playing on Twitter (Opens a new window), Weather Alert: Click here for affected counties. The Attorney General is the chief legal adviser for the Governor, as well as for all state agencies, boards, and commissions. You may also file a consumer complaint online. Our firm was formed in 1983 to provide a small firm alternative for … 2 at Justice Department, Georgia Democrats try to lure Sally Yates into governor's race, Preserving the Russia Investigation: A Preview of Our Interview with Sally Yates, When darkness falls— my dad's battle with depression, U.S. Attorney Sally Yates: 'Nobody is a success on their own', https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sally_Yates&oldid=988194938, University of Georgia School of Law alumni, United States Attorneys for the Northern District of Georgia, Women members of the Cabinet of the United States, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 11 November 2020, at 18:03. [15], President Barack Obama nominated Yates to be U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Georgia. [61][60], After leaving the Justice Department, Yates became a lecturer at Georgetown University Law Center and returned to Atlanta as a partner at the Atlanta-based international law firm King & Spalding, where she had worked 30 years earlier. [30] In a letter to DOJ staff, Yates wrote: At present, I am not convinced that the defense of the executive order is consistent with these responsibilities of the Department of Justice, nor am I convinced that the executive order is lawful...I am responsible for ensuring that the positions we take in court remain consistent with this institution's solemn obligation to always seek justice and stand for what is right. United States, For all other questions for the Department of Law, contact the main office: (404) 656-3300. The participating state Attorneys General offices represent Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, South Carolina, and Texas. Adler argued that she should have resigned and publicly stated her reasons for doing so. The rules for county registrars to determine whether an applicant is a resident of the State of Georgia and the county where registration is sought are set forth at O.C.G.A. [65][66] In November, Yates was named a candidate for United States Attorney General in the Biden Administration. US election: Michigan attorney general tells Trump supporters to ‘stop making harassing and threatening calls’ as tensions mount. Brian Kemp, Georgia first lady Marty Kemp, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and state and federal law enforcement. All Rights Reserved. An official website of the State of Georgia. Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. [12] Yates was the first woman to hold that position in the Northern District of Georgia. [77] When appointed deputy attorney general in 2014, Yates was described as well-regarded and non-political; her appointment was praised by Georgia's two senators, both Republicans. [67], In January 2016, Yates received Emory University School of Law's Emory Public Interest Committee (EPIC) Inspiration Award. President Donald Trump has listed fighting sex trafficking as a priority, as has the Kemp administration and Marty Kemp. Firearms License Reciprocity and Information, Twitter page for Office of the Attorney General, Facebook page for Office of the Attorney General, Facebook page for Office of Attorney General of Georgia Chris Carr, Twitter page for Office of Attorney General of Georgia Chris Carr. At the roundtable, a White House official said Barr and Trump will announce a Department of Justice grant funding for task forces. "[48], Representative Jackie Speier nominated Yates for the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award. [72][73] The couple has two children,[74] a daughter, Kelley Malone and a son, James "Quill" Quillian. The project provides case management, education support, and personal development to trafficking victims. ATLANTA — An Atlanta man is speaking out with concerns about the investigation in his older brother’s death. [69][70], Holly Hunter plays Yates in the 2020 TV miniseries The Comey Rule. "[2][36], Shortly thereafter, acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement director Daniel Ragsdale was demoted and replaced by Thomas Homan with Ragsdale remaining as deputy director. For more information about COVID-19 in Georgia, please visit our resource page or call the Georgia COVID-19 hotline at 844-442-2681. Please check your connection and try again using the Retry button. Yates was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to John Kelley Quillian (1930–1986),[4] an attorney and judge who was a judge on the Georgia Court of Appeals between 1966 and 1984, and his wife, Xara "Mickey" DeBeaugrine Quillian (née Terrell; 1931–2012), an interior designer. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp speaks as a survivor of human trafficking (foreground) shares her story at a local safe haven in Atlanta on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. [63], Yates delivered a speech as part of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Brian Kemp, Georgia first lady Marty Kemp, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and state and federal law enforcement. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. Allen was sentenced by Judge Robert D. Leonard under the First Offender Act to 20 years– two of which he will serve in custody with a turn-in date of February 26, 2021, followed by 18 years of probation – and to pay restitution in the amount of $301,872 which has already been recovered as a result of the prosecution. [40] A number of legal scholars praised Yates for standing up against what they perceived as an unconstitutional executive order. Based on federal law governing elections with federal candidates, Georgia voters have until December 7, 2020, to register to vote for the January 5, 2020, runoff.