United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Illinois

07/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/15/2026 12:18

U.S. Attorney Urges Senate to Confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. - Today, U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft issued a public statement urging the Senate to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General.

"As U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, I strongly support the confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General," said U.S. Attorney Weinhoeft. "Under his leadership, U.S. Attorneys across the country are laser-focused on the right priorities: combating violent crime, dismantling gangs, targeting transnational criminal organizations, and securing our communities. These are the fights that matter most for the safety of the American people. I urge the Senate to confirm him swiftly."

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