Merrick Garland actually said...

The Department pursued White supremacists who sought to deny newly-freed slaves their rights under the Constitution.

Garland highlights the historical fight against white supremacists by the Justice Department.

05/11/2021

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this is essential to the fight against violent crime and against gun violence.

Combatting domestic violent extremism and domestic terrorism has long been a core part of the Justice Department's mission.

I've not seen a more dangerous threat to democracy than the invasion of the Capitol.

I do, and that's the most recent assessment of the FBI.