Garland speaks out against threats to Justice Department staff live.
Welcome to Boston Post News! Today, we bring you the latest update on the Attorney General Merrick Garland’s strong condemnation of escalating attacks against the Justice Department. Garland is pushing back against conspiracy theories, dangerous falsehoods, and threats of actual violence that are endangering the department’s employees.
In a speech delivered to staff on Thursday, Garland defended the federal employees who work for the Justice Department, emphasizing the importance of upholding norms and protecting the independence of the department.
“Our norms are a promise that we will not allow this nation to become a country where law enforcement is treated as an apparatus of politics,” Garland stated in excerpts obtained by CBS News.
These comments come at a critical time as the presidential election approaches its final stretch, nearly four years after the tumultuous events of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol assault.
Garland emphasized that the public servants of the Justice Department do not bend to politics and will fiercely protect the independence of the department from any political interference in criminal investigations.
Despite facing heavy criticism from both Republicans and Democrats, the Justice Department has remained committed to handling politically sensitive probes with integrity and impartiality.
Former President Donald Trump, President Biden, and Hunter Biden have all been subjects of investigations by special counsels appointed to oversee their cases independently. These investigations have faced various challenges and setbacks along the way.
A landmark ruling by the Supreme Court in July granted immunity from prosecution to former presidents for official acts taken while in office, including Trump. The ruling came in response to a challenge brought by Trump against an election-related indictment.
Garland reaffirmed the Department’s commitment to preventing it from being used as a political weapon and ensuring that justice is pursued without bias or interference.
Recent years have seen an increase in threats against Justice Department employees, law enforcement officials, members of Congress, and their staff. Garland has expressed concern over the rise in threats of violence targeting those who serve the public.
In his address to the workforce, Garland emphasized the danger of targeting and intimidating individual employees for simply doing their jobs. He condemned the unfounded attacks and reassured employees that they deserve better.
As the country navigates a tight presidential race and a politically charged landscape, Garland’s message underscores the importance of upholding the rule of law and protecting those who uphold it.
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