Biden's attorney general pick Garland to prioritize civil rights, combating domestic terror

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U.S. NEWS
FEBRUARY 19, 2021 6:04 AM UPDATED 3 HOURS AGO

By Sarah N. Lynch 5 MIN READ

Former colleagues recall that he maintained his composure as he surveyed the crime scene, coordinated the investigation among numerous law enforcement agencies and put together a trial team to bring bomber Timothy McVeigh and his co-conspirator Terry Nichols to justice.

“It really was one of those things that took a lot of organization, coordination, smarts. Merrick Garland had it all,” said Donna Bucella, a former Justice Department colleague who worked alongside him in the aftermath of the bombing.

Now, 26 years later, the threat of domestic terrorism is once again at the forefront of Justice Department’s agenda as Garland, 68, prepares for a new role as President Joe Biden’s pick for attorney general. The topic is likely to be a major theme on Monday when Garland appears for his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Reporting by Sarah N. Lynch; Editing by Scott Malone and Jonathan Oatis

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-senate-justice-garland/bidens-attorney-general-pick-garland-to-prioritize-civil-rights-combating-domestic-terror-idUSKBN2AJ16S

[Johnny2X2X]

1. Dealing with Domestic Terrorism is a huge job

People forget, but Trump gave direction to his justice department to stop prioritizing investigating White Supremacy groups. They grew in membership 10 fold under Trump.

Garland can make a big difference, but it's probably going to take another major terror attack for the public to fully acknowledge that we have an ISIS like threat within our own borders.

[lagomorph777]

3. We just had another major terror attack.

Time has run out; this is an emergency and we won't be waiting any longer to address it.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

2. Hopefully, he'll dig out any co-conspirators in Congress, too. Insurrection is serious.

[lagomorph777]

4. +1

[lunasun]

5. Kick