Merrick Garland
The latest news on Merrick Garland, the attorney general in the administration of President Joe Biden. Garland previously served as a U.S. circuit judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. In 2016, President Barack Obama nominated Garland to fill a vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court, however Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Republicans in the U.S. Senate refused to hold a hearing on his nomination. The seat was eventually filled by Neil Gorsuch, who was nominated by President Donald Trump.
4 Districts to Have First Black Lawyers for U.S. Attorney
The eight new nominees come amid a time when the Justice Department is continuing to round out its Leadership team under Attorney General Merrick Garland.
DOJ Limits Seizure of Journalist Records, Crimes Against Children Exempt
Merrick Garland's new policy follows through on his June promise that the Department of Justice would end the act of seizing reporters' records.
Merrick Garland Pauses Federal Death Penalty, But DOJ Sought it Last Month
Attorney General Merrick Garland said that "serious concerns have been raised about the continued use of the death penalty across the country" on Thursday.
Biden Will Unveil 5-part Plan to Combat Violent Crime—Here's What It Does
President Joe Biden is set to unveil a multi-part strategy for combating gun violence in the United States as several major cities across the country have seen large crime surges and brace for further escalating violence through the summer.
GOP Election Analyst 'Aghast' at Arizona Audit, State Senator Threatens AG
A Republican analyst, who voted for Trump, suggested the GOP-backed audit would present its "new record" as the "truth."
DOJ Scrutinizing Laws to See if They Discriminate Against Voters of Color
"There are many things that are open to debate in America, but the right of all eligible citizens to vote is not one of them," said Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Adam Schiff Urges Merrick Garland to 'Clean House' Over DOJ-Apple Subpoena
The California Democrat said the attorney general needs to make sure there is "accountability" for those involved.
Rachel Maddow Demands Merrick Garland 'Clean Up' DOJ
The Department of Justice is seeking to substitute itself for former President Donald Trump as the defendant in a defamation case.
5 GOP Senators Write to AG Over 'Unequal Justice' of Capitol Rioters
Senators Ron Johnson, Tommy Tuberville, Mike Lee, Rick Scott and Ted Cruz signed the letter.
Garland's DOJ Wants to Substitute Itself for Trump in Defamation Case
E. Jean Carroll wants to sue Trump for allegedly defaming her while he denied an allegation of sexual assault.
Biden Justice Dept. May Be More Threatening than Trump's, WaPo CEO Says
"Anything less would be simply, simply wrong," Fred Ryan wrote, using Biden's own words against his Justice Department.
Biden Expands Access to Publicly Funded Lawyers for Lower Income Americans
"Low-income people have long struggled to secure quality access to the legal system," the White House said. In a presidential memo. Biden lists his intention to direct U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to develop a plan to better public access to quality legal aid within two months.
Ex-NAACP President: Obama Partially to Blame for Georgia Voter Suppression
"I'm not sure why [former U.S. Attorney General Eric] Holder pre-cleared the Republican redistricting plans back in 2010," Ben Jealous said Friday.
Feds Seize Electronics From Giuliani's Home Using Warrant Trump DOJ Blocked
The FBI and the Manhattan federal prosecutor's office had sought the search warrant for Giuliani's cell phones for months but were blocked by Trump DOJ officials.
Merrick Garland Trends As Ted Cruz Says GOP Senate Didn't 'Rig the Game'
"You didn't see Republicans when we had control of the Senate try to rig the game," Sen. Ted Cruz said. "You didn't see us try to pack the Court."
18 Attorneys General Demand That Merrick Garland End 'Ghost Gun' Loophole
A coalition of 18 attorneys general asked U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to end a loophole that "allows unserialized ghost guns to be bought and sold without oversight" on Monday.
Rep. Wants Vets in Jan. 6 Riot to Lose Benefits as Military Extremism Rises
A 2019 poll found that over 50 percent of non-white military service members had personally witnessed examples of white nationalism or ideological-driven racism within the ranks.
Kavanaugh Investigation by Garland Would Reopen Old Supreme Court Wounds
Senate Republicans refused to hold hearings for Garland when he was nominated to the court by Barack Obama in 2016.
New York GOP Reps Call For Investigation Into Group Home Deaths Under Cuomo
The call for an investigation into COVID-19 deaths at group homes comes after heavy criticism of Cuomo for underreporting COVID-19 deaths at nursing homes, which the governor claimed was necessary to avoid being targeted by the administration of former President Donald Trump.
Bringing Justice to Justice
Justice Department actions serving Donald Trump's personal interests cannot be allowed to stand.
Joe Biden Urged to Commute Death Row Sentences
Activists and civil rights groups are calling for Joe Biden to act following an unprecedented run of federal executions during the final months of the Trump administration.
Garland Must Commit to Finishing Obama's Work on Solitary
After a year of COVID, every American ought to have a newfound appreciation for the profound physical and psychological effects that extreme social isolation can have on a person.
Merrick Garland Will Have to Avoid These Pitfalls in Far-Right Crackdown
Joe Biden's attorney general nominee promised that investigating the extremist Capitol insurrection would be his "first priority" if confirmed.
Merrick Garland Adds GOP Senator Thom Tillis' Support for Attorney General
The North Carolina senator praised Merrick Garland's record and history of working with both Democrats and Republicans in a Tuesday statement.
Tucker Carlson Says No Evidence of White Supremacy at Capitol Riot
The reactionary Fox News host has said there was no white supremacy during the violence on January 6 despite an officer saying police were beaten with Confederate flags while protecting the Capitol.
Cruz Says DOJ 'Politicized and Weaponized' Under Obama at Garland Hearing
"Am I right in assuming you do not view your role as attorney general as being Joe Biden's wingman?" Cruz asked Garland on Monday.
Merrick Garland Will Promise to Prosecute 'White Supremacists' Over Riot
The judge of 24 years will call for "reaffirming the norms that will ensure the [DOJ's] adherence to the Rule of Law."
Republicans Push Anti-Protest Laws, Protect Drivers Who Hit Demonstrators
"The driver of that truck had his family in there, and they were scared to death," said one Oklahoma Republican who authored a bill which provides full immunity to motorists who hit demonstrators on roadways.
GOP Senators Urge Congress to Probe Andrew Cuomo's Nursing Home Scandal
Republican senators want to schedule hearings for the Cuomo administration's alleged withholding of the number of nursing home COVID-19 deaths.
The Biden Administration Can Act on Criminal Justice Reform Now
The Biden administration can fulfill the promise to end the federal death penalty immediately and for many years to come without congressional action.
