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Merrick Garland: Upholding the rule of law means applying the law evenly without fear or favor. Under my watch, that is precisely what…

On the recordAugust 10, 2022
Upholding the rule of law means applying the law evenly without fear or favor. Under my watch, that is precisely what the Justice Department is doing. All Americans are entitled to the evenhanded application of the law, to due process of the law and to the presumption of innocence.
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Merrick Garland
Democratic · District of Columbia
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Merrick Garland emphasizes the importance of the rule of law and due process.

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