Battling white supremacism to be key focus for Garland at DOJ Todd Ruger © Provided by Roll Call Federal Judge Merrick Garland speaks during his confirmation hearing to be attorney general before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Feb. 22.
Merrick Garland will take over the Justice Department determined to curb the rise of white supremacist violence after the Jan. 6 insurrection on the Capitol, and the sprawling investigation of that attack will largely define his tenure as attorney general.
The Senate is expected to vote Wednesday afternoon to confirm Garland as attorney general, a role known as the nation’s top law enforcement official, leading a department that oversees the nation’s immigration courts, investigates civil rights violations at local law enforcement agencies or in voting laws, and scrutinizes business mergers in technology, health care and other industries.
In confirmation hearing, Merrick Garland vows as AG to prioritize civil rights, combat extremist attacks
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In confirmation hearing, Merrick Garland vows as AG to prioritize civil rights, combat extremist attacks
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In confirmation hearing, Merrick Garland vows as AG to prioritize civil rights, combat extremist attacks
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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.