Michael Chertoff
Michael Chertoff (born November 28, 1953) is an American attorney. He was the second United States Secretary of Homeland Security under President George W. Bush. He was the co-author of the USA PATRIOT Act. He served as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, as a federal prosecutor, and as Assistant U.S. Attorney General. He succeeded Tom Ridge as U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security on February 15, 2005.
Michael Chertoff | |
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| 2nd United States Secretary of Homeland Security | |
| In office February 15, 2005 – January 21, 2009 | |
| President | George W. Bush Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Tom Ridge |
| Succeeded by | Janet Napolitano |
| Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit | |
| In office June 10, 2003 – February 15, 2005 | |
| Nominated by | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Morton Greenberg |
| Succeeded by | Michael Chagares |
| United States Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division | |
| In office 2001–2003 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | James K. Robinson |
| Succeeded by | Christopher A. Wray |
| U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey | |
| In office 1990–1994 | |
| President | George H. W. Bush Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Samuel Alito |
| Succeeded by | Faith Hochberg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 28, 1953 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Meryl Justin (1988–present) |
| Children | Philip Emily |
| Education | Harvard University (A.B., J.D.) |
Michael Chertoff Media
President Bush discussing border security with Chertoff near El Paso, Texas, November 2005
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