Senate Confirms Biden’s Pick to Head DOJ’s Civil Rights Division
- Kristen Clarke to oversee police policy, voting rights issues
- She’ll be part of a powerhouse trio of senior female officials
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The Senate voted narrowly to confirm Kristen Clarke, President Joe Biden’s pick to run the Justice Department’s civil rights division, a key position in coming battles over revamping police practices, enforcing voting rights and preventing violence against minorities.
The 51-48 vote on Tuesday makes Clarke a top member of Attorney General Merrick Garland’s leadership team as he seeks to reshape the Justice Department and undo actions taken under former President Donald Trump.