America's first second gentleman is quietly building a policy portfolio that draws inspiration from his past pro bono work.
Attorney General Merrick Garland"I've seen firsthand — both as a lawyer and seeing many other lawyers over the years — the difference a lawyer can do," he said at the event.
"In many cases, it's life or death. It's being able to get benefits; it's being able to get food; it's being able to keep a roof over your head.",He has an office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building and comes to the White House campus almost every day, administration officials told Axios. He's also teaching at Georgetown Law School, and will continue to do so next year.Emhoff declined an interview request.
"Everyone should have access to legal representation," a White House official told Axios. "Through a whole-of-government approach, we will build on our efforts to reform the justice system, and address the most urgent legal needs of communities across America."COVID has increased the number and frequency of cases in which lower income folks encounter situations where they might need legal help.
Those relate to housing and employment issues, and instances of domestic violence among other matters.to reopen the Access to Justice Office, which was shut down under former president TrumpBesides the law, Emhoff has looked to his faith — there has not previously been a Jewish spouse of a U.S. vice president or president — and his gender to blaze a trail.
He became the face of the administration's response to antisemitism following antisemitic comments from rapper Ye, and former President Trump's dining last month withEmhoff has also put the spotlight on his wife's historic role, highlighting gender equity and the importance of having women in positions of power.
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