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  Chertoff, Michael
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AffiliationRepublican   
NameMichael Chertoff
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Elizabeth, New Jersey , United States
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Born November 28, 1953
Died Still Living (71 years)
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Aug 17, 2021 01:13pm
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InfoEDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from Harvard University, 1975; law degree from Harvard University, 1978.

EXPERIENCE: 2003-present, judge on the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals; headed the Justice Department's criminal division from 2001 to 2003, federal prosecutor in New Jersey, 1990 to 1994.

FAMILY: Married, two children.

QUOTE: "The purpose of detention is not punitive, but is designed to serve the interests of security and discipline within facilities. Clearly, the government should continue to enforce the message to corrections personnel that any detainees are not being held for punishment and should be treated with appropriate respect and restraint." -- Letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding federal immigration officials, and not the FBI, having greater authority over the custody of illegal aliens suspected of terror links.

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Sep 13, 2005 03:00pm Analysis Chertoff delayed federal response, memo shows  Article RP 
Sep 04, 2005 01:00pm News Chertoff: Katrina scenario did not exist  Article COSDem 

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  10/07/2021 NJ Legislative Redistricting Commission Tie-Breaker Lost 0.00% (-100.00%)
  02/15/2005 US Secretary of Homeland Security Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  06/09/2003 Third Circuit Court Judge Won 98.88% (+97.75%)
  05/24/2001 US Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division Won 98.96% (+97.92%)
  05/09/1991 US Attorney - NJ District Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
ENDORSEMENTS
NJ Governor - R Primary - Jun 03, 2025 R Jon Bramnick
PA Governor - Nov 08, 2022 D Josh Shapiro
NJ US President - Nov 08, 2016 D Hillary Clinton
US President - R Primaries - Jun 26, 2012 R Mitt Romney
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