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Merrick Garland: “Everyone should have the ability to vote as readily and easily as possible. The Department of Justice will do what it…”

On the recordOctober 20, 2021
Everyone should have the ability to vote as readily and easily as possible. The Department of Justice will do what it always does in such circumstances. We`ll apply the facts and the law and make a decision consistent with the principles of prosecution.
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Merrick Garland
Democratic · District of Columbia
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Merrick Garland emphasized the importance of voting access and the DOJ's commitment to applying the law fairly in response to subpoenas.

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