The Justice Department cannot do it alone. The responsibility to bring an end to violence and threats of violence against those who serve the public is one that all Americans share. We are all Americans. We must protect each other. The responsibility to preserve democracy and to maintain faith in the legitimacy of its essential processes lies with every elected official and with every American.
Merrick Garland emphasizes the shared responsibility of all Americans in preserving democracy and addressing violence against public servants.
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These repeated attacks on the Justice Department are unprecedented and they are unfounded.
The obligation of the Justice Department is to protect the American people against violence and threats of violence and that particularly includes public officials.
If you threaten to harm or kill an election worker, volunteer, or official, the Justice Department will find you.
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