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Ben Ray Luján: “The Attorney General’s duty is to uphold the rule of law, defend the Constitution, and ensure that justice is applied…”

On the recordAugust 9, 2026
The Attorney General’s duty is to uphold the rule of law, defend the Constitution, and ensure that justice is applied fairly and equally to every American.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico

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Statement on voting against Todd Blanche's confirmation as AG

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