Merrick Garland, Justice Department

Merrick Garland says farewell to the Justice Department with praise, encouragement and an urgent warning for staffers
After a tumultuous tenure clouded by two failed criminal prosecutions against the incoming president, Attorney General Merrick Garland is leaving the Justice Department the same way he came in: trying to defend it against political attacks.
In farewell, Merrick Garland praises Justice Department successes, guiding 'norms'
Attorney General Merrick Garland said "norms" determine the principles upon which the Justice Department operates while bidding farewell to staffers after leading it over the past four years.
Merrick Garland Exits With His Record Under Scrutiny and the Justice Department Bracing for Upheaval
Attorney General Merrick Garland came in with a mission to calm the waters at the Justice Department and restore its reputation for independence after four turbulent years during Donald Trump's presid
Outgoing Attorney General Merrick Garland tells DOJ colleagues to 'follow our norms'
Merrick Garland left his colleagues at the Department of Justice a heartfelt message to "remember who you are" as their leadership transitions.
Merrick Garland’s Final Plea for Norms at the Justice Department
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Merrick Garland rebukes 'unfounded attacks' on Justice Department officials in farewell speech
In a farewell speech to Justice Department staffers, outgoing Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday appeared to rebuke attacks from President-elect Donald Trump and his allies who have "wrongly criticized" the department as politically motivated.
Merrick Garland defends record, urges independence at Justice Department
Attorney General Merrick Garland's address follows the Senate confirmation hearings of his potential replacement, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi.
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