As the first African-American attorney general, Eric Holder will be seen as a pivotal figure in our history. He has been viewed as divisive, disruptive and undisciplined, and was even censured by Congress. That being said, his work to promote civil rights will be his legacy.
Working against racial profiling and in support of gay rights, sentencing reform and a review of death penalty cases are examples of his emphasis on civil and racial justice. The country has seen huge progress for marriage equality and for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transexual rights. His office took federal action in states attempting to restrict voters' rights. It also pushed for low bail for nonviolent drug cases and reform for mandatory minimum drug sentencing. His clear view of social inequality and racial justice guided his actions.
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