President Barack Obama has nominated New York federal prosecutor Loretta Lynch to be the nation’s next attorney general.
He made the announcement at the White House Saturday morning, calling Lynch a fierce fighter for equality under the law.
Lynch has been the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York since 2010, covering Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island.
She spoke today about what the position, which she also held during the Clinton administration, has meant to her.
“To my beloved office, the eastern distrct of new york, my professional home. You have twice now given me the privilege of being able to serve you and focus on nothing, nothing but the protection of the American people. It has been a joy, it has been an honor and I will carry you with me wherever I go.”
If confirmed by the Senate, Lynch would be the first black woman to lead the Justice Department.
She would replace another New Yorker, Eric Holder, who announced his resignation back in September.
If confirmed by the Senate, Lynch would be the first black woman to lead the Justice Department.
She would replace another New Yorker, Eric Holder, who announced his resignation back in September.
The news of Lynch’s nomination traveled quickly to her Brooklyn neighborhood.
Residents we spoke to say they’re proud someone from their block was chosen, but say they’re not surprised Lynch was picked.
“She’s very unassuming. She’s nice, she’s friendly, she’s—she works long hours. When I see her leaving, it’s early, and if I see her coming home, it’s dark,” one person said.
“I’m not at all surprised. This is one of the most progressive neighborhoods in all of Brooklyn. We are the people who elected Letitia James, who is the very first Working Families Party independently running against a Democratic candidate for City Council,” another neighbor said.
“We are delighted someone from our neighborhood has been nominated to be attorney general. That’s wonderful. Brooklyn Rocks. Fantastic news, and she’s on our block. Couldn’t be better,” another area resident said.
Neighbors say they hope if Lynch is confirmed that she’ll continue to live in Brooklyn, at least part time.
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