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Merrick Garland: “Faithful adherence to the rule of law is the bedrock principle of the Justice Department and of our democracy. Upholding…”

On the recordAugust 11, 2022
Faithful adherence to the rule of law is the bedrock principle of the Justice Department and of our democracy. Upholding the rule of law means applying the law evenly without fear or favor.
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Merrick Garland
Democratic · District of Columbia
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Garland emphasized the importance of the rule of law and the even-handed application of justice.

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