Merrick Garland actually said...

the extraordinary events of the attack and the exceptional circumstances warranting an accommodation to Congress as it pursues these investigations.

Garland explains the DOJ's reasoning for not shielding Trump officials from testifying.

07/26/2021

More Merrick Garland Quotes

Where we see violations of federal law, we will act. In keeping that promise, today, the Department of Justice is suing the state of Georgia...

Our complaint alleges that recent Georgia’s election laws were enacted with the purpose of denying or abridging the right of black Georgians...

We believe the civil rights of Americans have been violated. We will not hesitate to act.

the DOJ formally going after Republican voting restrictions.