Daniel E. Burrows
Daniel E. Burrows | |
|---|---|
| United States Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Policy | |
| Assumed office February 17, 2026 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Aaron Reitz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1981 (age 44–45) Arkansas, U.S. |
| Education | University of Virginia (BS) University of Iowa College of Law (JD) |
Daniel E. Burrows is an American public servant who currently serves as Assistant Attorney General in the U.S. Department of Justice.
Early life and education
[edit]Burrows was born in 1981 in Arkansas.[1] He attended the University of Virginia and received his JD from the University of Iowa College of Law.[1]
Career
[edit]Burrows is a member of the Federalist Society and has been a featured speaker for many conservative organizations and think tanks.[1][2][3]
From January 2023 to January 2025, Burrows served as Chief Deputy Attorney General under Kris Kobach in Kansas.[4]
At the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term in January 2025, Burrows joined the White House staff as deputy staff secretary.[5]
In November 2025, President Trump nominated Burrows to be an Assistant Attorney General; because the Senate did not act on the nomination that year, he was re-nominated in 2026.[6] The Senate confirmed Burrows' nomination in February 2026 on a party-line vote.[7][8] According to the Department of Justice, Burrows is "responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating the Department of Justice’s major policy initiatives."[9]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "UNITED STATES SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY Burrows SJQ" (PDF).
- ↑ "Daniel E. Burrows". The Federalist Society. September 8, 2017. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Senator Dick Durbin Ranking Member, Senate Judiciary Committee Written Questions for Daniel E. Burrows Nominee to be Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Policy" (PDF). December 29, 2025.
- ↑ Self, Matthew (January 4, 2023). "Kobach picks new chief deputy attorney general who promises to 'protect God-given rights' for Kansans". KSNT.com.
- ↑ "Dan Burrows (08JD) confirmed to be a U.S Assistant Attorney General | College of Law - The University of Iowa". law.uiowa.edu. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ "PN646 - Nomination of Daniel E. Burrows for Department of Justice, 119th Congress (2025-2026)". www.congress.gov. January 3, 2026. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ "U.S. Senate confirms former Kobach deputy for Justice Department job | Sunflower State Journal". February 11, 2026. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ "U.S. Senate: U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 119th Congress - 2nd Session". www.senate.gov. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Office of Legal Policy | Assistant Attorney General for Legal Policy | United States Department of Justice". www.justice.gov. March 9, 2026. Retrieved May 17, 2026.