Political Quotes

Merrick Garland: “Today`s ruling enjoining the Texas law is a victory for women in Texas and for the rule of law. It is the foremost…”

On the recordOctober 6, 2021
Today`s ruling enjoining the Texas law is a victory for women in Texas and for the rule of law. It is the foremost responsibility of the Department of Justice to defend the constitution. We will continue to protect constitutional rights against all who would seek to undermine them.
Said by
Merrick Garland
Democratic · District of Columbia
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Merrick Garland comments on a ruling regarding a Texas law, emphasizing the importance of defending constitutional rights.

Share

More from Merrick Garland

Apr 10, 2024

People want to work, and put yourself in the shoes of a 42-year-old woman who's just been a retail clerk her whole career or a waitress and got put out of work in COVID.

congress.gov
May 25, 2024

If you threaten to harm or kill an election worker, volunteer, or official, the Justice Department will find you.

nbcnews.com
Jun 13, 2026

The obligation of the Justice Department is to protect the American people against violence and threats of violence and that particularly includes public officials.

foxnews.com
Jun 3, 2024

That conspiracy theory is an attack on the judicial process itself.

transcripts.cnn.com

Other voices in this conversation