On the recordJune 8, 2021
This Justice Department, this administration does not believe in defunding the police. We believe in supporting the police.
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congress.govThis Justice Department, this administration does not believe in defunding the police. We believe in supporting the police.
Garland emphasizes the administration's support for police rather than defunding them.
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