eric holder embroil sort controversy time serve obama choice attorney general key figure fast furious gun-running scandal mexico also involve irs scandal target conservatives conservative lean organizations holder also instrumental fan flame trayvon martin case sanford florida act nation attorney general catch judicial watch spend taxpayer dollars deploy little-known unit department justice doj community relations service crs sanford fl follow trayvon martin shoot help organize manage rally protest george zimmerman holder also present ferguson absolutely nothing stop riot chaos california lawmakers already prepare legal brawl donald trump administration get president obama former top attorney corner.top state democratic lawmakers announce wednesday former attorney general eric holder tap outside counsel advise legislature potential challenge trump government lead team covington burl law firm work since leave obama administration 2015. upcoming change administrations expect extraordinary challenge california uncertain time ahead california senate president pro tempore kevin de le assembly speaker anthony rendon say statement critical moment history nation obligation defend people elect us policies diversity make california example truly make nation great say holder team advise efforts resist attempt roll back progress california make statement specify policies anticipate cause friction though california numerous sanctuary cities likely face challenge administration threaten pull federal fund fox newssets forth article impeachment state holder engage pattern conduct incompatible trust confidence place position refuse comply subpoena issue house committee oversight government reform october 12 2011 connection congressional investigation operation fast furious bureau alcohol tobacco firearms atf fail enforce multiple laws include defense marriage act control substances act anti-drug abuse act 1986 fail oath office refuse prosecute individuals involve internal revenue service irs scandal unauthorized disclosure tax record belong political donors testify oath congress may 15 2013 neither involve hear potential prosecution press late confirm house judiciary committee letter date june 19 2013 approve search warrant journalist jam rosen interview los angeles time de le suggest holder team work issue like immigration climate change environment vote right unorthodox arrangement assign holder team duties normally would handle state top law enforcement official california attorney general gov jerry brown nominate democratic rep. xavier becerra job.holder one obama longest-serving controversial cabinet members.he contentious relationship congressional republicans 2012 vote hold contempt congress turn document fast furious gun-walking scandal fox news obama mexico gun-running race-baiting former attorney general hire state ca help fight trump