On the recordMay 11, 2021
Violent crime has been a priority of the Justice Department since I was last in the Department.
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congress.govViolent crime has been a priority of the Justice Department since I was last in the Department.
Garland emphasizes the DOJ's focus on tackling violent crime.
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