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Alberto R. Gonzales (born August 4, 1955) is an American lawyer who served as the 80th United States Attorney General from 2005 to 2007 and is the highest-ranking Hispanic American in executive government to date.
Apr 26, 2024 · Alberto R. Gonzales (born Aug. 4, 1955, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.) is an American lawyer, judge, and was the attorney general of the United States (2005–07), the first Hispanic to occupy the post. Gonzales, the son of Mexican migrant workers who spoke little English, was raised in Houston, Texas.
Oct 25, 2022 · Mr. Gonzales was sworn in as the nation’s 80th and first Hispanic attorney general on February 3, 2005. His resignation took effect on September 17, 2007, after serving two years as attorney general.
Aug 6, 2013 · Read CNN’s Fast Facts about Alberto R. Gonzales to learn more about the first Latino US attorney general.
Among his many duties as Secretary of State, Gonzales was a senior advisor to then Governor Bush, chief elections officer, and the Governor's lead liaison on Mexico and border issues. Prior to his appointment as Secretary of State, Gonzales was the General Counsel to Governor Bush for three years.
Nov 24, 2009 · On February 3, 2005, Alberto Gonzales wins Senate confirmation as the nation’s first Hispanic attorney general despite protests over his record on torture.
Alberto Gonzales served as U.S. Attorney General from 2005 to 2007. Prior to joining the Justice Department, he was White House Counsel to President George W. Bush.
Aug 27, 2007 · Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said Monday he would resign his White House post effective Sept. 17, ending a protracted standoff with Congressional critics over the Justice Department's ...
From 1997 to 1999, Gonzales was the secretary of state of Texas, becoming justice of the Supreme Court of Texas in 1999. He served in this position until 2001 when he became White House Counsel for President George W. Bush. In November 2004, President Bush nominated Gonzales to succeed John Aschroft as Attorney General.
Aug 28, 2007 · WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 — Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales announced his resignation on Monday, ending a stormy tenure at the Justice Department that was marked by repeated battles with...
