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In what type of law division was Burger appointed as Assistant Attorney General?
Civil Division
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The Civil Division of the Department of Justice is responsible for enforcing federal civil law, including antitrust, civil rights, and environmental law. It is one of the largest and most important divisions of the DOJ, and it plays a vital role in protecting the interests of the United States and its citizens. In 1953, Burger was appointed as Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Division by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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