Merrick Garland actually said...

"Most of our nation`s law enforcement officers do their difficult jobs honorably and lawfully. I strongly believe that good officers do not want to work in systems that allow bad practices. Good office..."

"Yesterday`s verdict in the state criminal trial does not address potentially systemic policing issues in Minneapolis."

"The Justice Department has opened a civil investigation to determine whether the Minneapolis Police Department engages in a pattern or practice of unconstitutional or unlawful policing."

"The Department of Justice will be unwavering in its pursuit of equal justice under law."