DOJ Files Hate Crime Charges Against Racist Buffalo Mass Shooter
The Justice Department on Wednesday filed hate crime charges against the 18-year-old white gunman who killed 10 Black people in a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket in May.
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AG Garland Says He’s Watching U.S. House Hearings on Jan. 6 Riot
Attorney General Merrick Garland said he’s watching the Jan. 6 hearings as some of the committee members are advocating criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and others.
AG Garland Releases Statement on 27th Anniversary of Oklahoma City Bombing
Attorney General Merrick Garland released a statement on the 27th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing.
AG Garland Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Unmasked Press Conference with FBI Director
Attorney General Merrick Garland has tested positive for COVID-19, the Justice Department announced just hours after he held a news conference with FBI Director Christopher Wray, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco and others.
One Year Later, Garland Says DOJ Has ‘No Higher Priority’ than Jan. 6 Probe
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday said the investigation into the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol is far from over and pledged to hold everyone responsible.
Garland Defends Memo Ordering FBI to Investigate Threats against School Boards
Attorney General Merrick Garland told senators on Wednesday that he had no plans to rescind a memo that orders the FBI to investigate threats against educators and school board members.
Sen. Grassley Urges Attorney General to Appoint Federal Investigator to Review Botched Nassar Case
Sen. Chuck Grassley is calling on a federal investigation into the FBI’s mishandling of the Larry Nassar case.
DOJ Launches Strike Forces to Combat Gun Violence in 5 Metro Areas
The Justice Department on Thursday launched an ambitious new initiative to reduce gun violence by cracking down on firearm tracking in five metropolitan areas.