Merrick Garland is an American lawyer and jurist who has served as the Attorney General of the United States since March 2021. Before this role, he was a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, where he was nominated by President Barack Obama in 2016. Garland is known for his extensive legal experience and commitment to upholding the law. Born on November 13, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, Garland graduated from Harvard University and later earned his law degree from Harvard Law School. He has held various positions in the legal field, including serving as a federal prosecutor and working in the Department of Justice.