In October 2007 , he asked Attorney General - Designate , Judge Michael Mukasey , to end the practice .
As state senator in Illinois , Obama helped bring about passage of the state 's first racial - profiling law .
In October 2007 , Obama asked Attorney General - Designate , Judge Michael Mukasey , to end the practice .
As state senator in Illinois , Obama helped bring about passage of the state 's first racial - profiling law .