In confirmation hearing, Merrick Garland vows as AG to prioritize civil rights, combat extremist attacks
By Michael Balsamo Associated Press
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Merrick Garland vows to prioritize combating extremist violence if confirmed as attorney general
Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden's attorney general nominee, vowed Monday to prioritize combating extremist violence with an initial focus on the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol as he sought to assure lawmakers that the Justice Department would remain politically independent on his watch.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden's attorney general nominee, vowed Monday to prioritize combating extremist violence with an initial focus on the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol as he sought to assure lawmakers that the Justice Department would remain politically independent on his watch.