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https://www.politicususa.com/2021/11/06/legal-advocates-call-for-merrick-garland-to-resign-for-not-prosecuting-trump.htmlPosted on Sat, Nov 6th, 2021 by Jason Easley
Legal Advocates Call For Merrick Garland To Resign For Not Prosecuting Trump
The non-partisan legal advocacy group Free Speech For People is calling on Attorney General Merrick Garland to resign because Trump has not been prosecuted.
Group Calls For Merrick Garland To Resign
The group Free Speech For People wrote in part in a statement provided to PoliticusUSA:
Garlands failures have not been limited to Trump. He has failed to investigate Members of Congress who appear to have helped plan the January 6 insurrection, including Rep. Paul Gosar (Ariz.), Rep. Lauren Boebert (Colo.), Rep. Mo Brooks( Ala.), Rep. Madison Cawthorn (N.C.), Rep. Andy Biggs (Ariz.), Rep. Louie Gohmert (Texas), and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (Ga.).
Meanwhile, DOJ inexcusably sat on its hands since a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives voted on October 21 to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the January 6 committee. The last time that the House referred a contempt of Congress charge to DOJ, then-President Reagans prosecutors immediately brought the matter to a grand jury; it returned an indictment just nine days after the House vote.
Furthermore, Garlands failures have not been limited to inaction. He has actively defended or continued many Trump-era DOJ policies, including the coverup of the key DOJ legal memo regarding Trumps obstruction of justice, and defending Trumps libel of a rape victim by claiming that he did so within the scope of his office as President of the United States.
For all these reasons, Garland is no longer fit to serve as Attorney General. His previous record of federal service should not blind us to the fact that he is simply the wrong person for this job at this time. Perhaps he can still contribute to the country in other ways. But as long as Trump and his co-conspirators walk free, American democracy is in danger. We need an Attorney General who understands that danger and is willing to take action to protect democracy and the rule of law. Merrick Garland must resign.
Meanwhile, DOJ inexcusably sat on its hands since a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives voted on October 21 to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the January 6 committee. The last time that the House referred a contempt of Congress charge to DOJ, then-President Reagans prosecutors immediately brought the matter to a grand jury; it returned an indictment just nine days after the House vote.
Furthermore, Garlands failures have not been limited to inaction. He has actively defended or continued many Trump-era DOJ policies, including the coverup of the key DOJ legal memo regarding Trumps obstruction of justice, and defending Trumps libel of a rape victim by claiming that he did so within the scope of his office as President of the United States.
For all these reasons, Garland is no longer fit to serve as Attorney General. His previous record of federal service should not blind us to the fact that he is simply the wrong person for this job at this time. Perhaps he can still contribute to the country in other ways. But as long as Trump and his co-conspirators walk free, American democracy is in danger. We need an Attorney General who understands that danger and is willing to take action to protect democracy and the rule of law. Merrick Garland must resign.
The Justice Departments slow reaction to the referral of Steve Bannon for criminal prosecution is harming the 1/6 Committees investigation and giving a green light to coup plotters to refuse to cooperate.
Merrick Garland is by all accounts a good person, but there are concerns that he has been away from DOJ for too long, and the Justice Department that he remembers is not the same as the broken department in desperate need of reform and repair that he is running now.
Patience on the left is wearing thin with the Attorney General, and for every good move that he has made to protect voting rights, the elephant in the room is Trump and the DOJs lack of action in response to the 1/6 attack.
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Legal Advocates Call For Merrick Garland To Resign For Not Prosecuting Trump [View all]
babylonsister
Nov 2021
OP
So you're accusing Garland of intentionally refusing to prosecute for personal reasons.
brooklynite
Nov 2021
#63
I blame the annoying culture of US government moving "slowly and deliberately".
Progressive Jones
Nov 2021
#80
And some things require a law degree, passing the bar exam, being appointed to the job and
littlemissmartypants
Nov 2021
#107
Oh, I can take it. The irony of the individuals' name is hilarious! LOL ! nt
Progressive Jones
Nov 2021
#130
I find the idea that Garland is somehow derelect in his duty ridiculous. I expect Trump covered
Demsrule86
Nov 2021
#151
Let's remember what happen to Mueller. He was thought to be THE man to investgate Russia.
usaf-vet
Nov 2021
#97
It was and is my impression that it was a possible explaination of his poor showing in the hearing.
usaf-vet
Nov 2021
#146
Not long before this post gets alerted and taken down. DU is chock full of Garland apologists.
PSPS
Nov 2021
#2
I support your comment, hate for it to be true because I want the MFs to be indicted and prosecuted
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#18
it doesn't help that americans allow 1500 coordinated russian-influenced fascist-serving radio sta
certainot
Nov 2021
#145
I am not happy at all with what I view as Garland "dragging his feet", especially in regard to
JohnSJ
Nov 2021
#44
Starting to feel like Holder and the Banksters after the 2008 meltdown. Lots of talk but no action.
jalan48
Nov 2021
#4
I'm not on the anti-Garland bandwagon, but was just thinking the same thing re: Holder.
Politicub
Nov 2021
#61
45 and Barr packed the DoJ. Prosecuting someone is not a jerkjerk kind of operation ...
marble falls
Nov 2021
#6
yeah, I can see how the confirmation process in THIS Senate will go for Yates or Preet.
msfiddlestix
Nov 2021
#119
Why not develop a case first. There's plenty of evidence, and we know several jurisdictions ...
marble falls
Nov 2021
#42
By now Garland should have cleaned up all the trash Barr left behind, that is not an excuse
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#26
Very well put, it was enhanced by the "Reagan Revolution" it it nastier now, but the
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#59
Remember "Merry Fitzmas"? Another wasted exercise to circumvent justice. Like Holder, and Mueller...
Evolve Dammit
Nov 2021
#113
So *bleeping* what? Garland's the head of the DOJ... his underlings need to fall in line.
SMC22307
Nov 2021
#53
The not only packed/loaded the DOJ with subverters, they loaded the IRS, USPS, DOA ..
live love laugh
Nov 2021
#124
If 45 were black then .... comes to mind, I don't believe for a second DoJ can't move when it wants
uponit7771
Nov 2021
#140
As others have said, he would probably be more suited for SCOTUS than US Attorney General.
RKP5637
Nov 2021
#7
We are running out of time, TRIRON is correct, Bannon should be in jail by now.
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#30
Yep, I was trying to give benefit of doubt, you are correct, there's a string of
RKP5637
Nov 2021
#92
I'm wondering why this 'opinion' comes to rest on this site? Garland has done a LOT without....
George II
Nov 2021
#21
That is not how republican attorney generals operate, they move fast, if Bannon were a Democrat
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#32
IMO, 2022 voter enthusiasm will be based largely on if the dems hold Trump & cronies accountable.
CrispyQ
Nov 2021
#82
One more thing, and how many of those subpoenas have been enforced? Why is Bannon still at large?
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#41
They seem to be claiming that he is not in action on this behind the scenes... wondering what
JudyM
Nov 2021
#14
Holder was extremely weak. Failed to prosecute and it hurt the country badly. Looks like Garland is
ratchiweenie
Nov 2021
#15
He won't do it, but he should...DOJ is letting us as country down again and again
RANDYWILDMAN
Nov 2021
#31
that's complete bull- shit , need to get after this crap & end it ! period !
monkeyman1
Nov 2021
#69
And by the way, most of us have spoken about Bannon having to be in jail by now, although
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#38
If Trump and his minions were black "the right time" would've been 6 months ago. I just can't
uponit7771
Nov 2021
#142
Everything else is just background noise until Steve Bannon is in jail for ignoring his subpoena.
TheRickles
Nov 2021
#46
If Trump and his minions were Muslim there'd be no post like this on DU, we'd be more concerned
uponit7771
Nov 2021
#143
He is a good man but AG is the wrong job especially when the rule of law is being
Pepsidog
Nov 2021
#56
A good man is one who has courage to do what is right, the other is a coward, I don't know that
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#65
If I recall the talk on Nixon was that it took 2 years, this is so much worse!
Brainfodder
Nov 2021
#88
The U.S. has a 2-tiered justice system and Garland represents the top tier
traitorsgalore
Nov 2021
#99
This is the moment. Do we stand for the "rule of law" or not? If not, this country is fucked. n/t
Evolve Dammit
Nov 2021
#117
I will continue to be patient. Biden choose him, and I HIGHLY doubt he will sack him outright any
Celerity
Nov 2021
#132
***IF TRUMP WERE BLACK!!! *** Should be considered when it comes to DOJ and Garland and
uponit7771
Nov 2021
#139
Perhaps the Supreme Court situation re Garland did not have the terrible outcome we thought.
BobTheSubgenius
Nov 2021
#152