WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Democratic Attorneys General Association (DAGA) released the following statements on the U.S. Senate confirming Anne Milgram, former Attorney General of New Jersey, to be Administrator of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): 

Statement from Massachusetts AG Maura Healey and Nevada AG Aaron Ford, Co-Chairs of the Democratic Attorneys General Association:

“Anne Milgram’s confirmation to lead the DEA is a huge asset to all the State Attorneys General in our efforts to combat the ongoing opioid crisis and narcotics trafficking. Her experience and dedication fighting the devastating opioid epidemic and promoting effective collaboration between state, local, and federal law enforcement make her an essential law enforcement partner and friend to State Attorneys General across the country.  We look forward to working with her to make our country safer.” 

Statement from Sean Rankin, Executive Director, DAGA:

“Anne Milgram represents the best of the Democratic Attorney General family, and we are incredibly proud and excited for her as she takes on this crucial role as DEA Administrator.”

“Now, more than ever, having a proven former Democratic AG shows the seriousness in which the Biden-Harris Administration is taking the fight against opioid crisis and justice system reforms.”

“Anne Milgram becoming the fourth former Democratic AG to join the Biden-Harris Administration is a testament to the incredible leaders they are and the diversity of the Democratic AG coalition. The importance of electing true people’s lawyer has never been more important, and we look forward to adding to our most diverse coalition in history in the coming years.”

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