Keith Ellison is an American politician and attorney who has served as the Attorney General of Minnesota since 2019. He was the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Congress, representing Minnesota's 5th congressional district from 2007 to 2018. Ellison is a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and has focused on issues such as civil rights, consumer protection, and economic justice throughout his career. Before his political career, Ellison worked as a civil rights attorney and was involved in various community organizations. He has also served as the Deputy Chair of the Democratic National Committee. Ellison's work emphasizes social justice and advocacy for marginalized communities.