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Merrick Garland: “The obligation of the Justice Department is to protect the American people against violence and threats of violence and…”

On the recordJune 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.
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Merrick Garland
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Defending the Justice Department's memo on threats against public officials.

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