Civil rights enforcement and counterterrorism work returns to the DOJ

[SummerMadness]

Attorney General Garland seeks millions to fight domestic terrorism, sexual violence, civil rights abuses

Attorney General Merrick Garland asked Congress Tuesday for more than $35 billion in funding for the Justice Department – a 5% increase from last year – including millions of dollars allotted to enforce civil rights, prosecute domestic terrorism, invest in community policing and boost funding for victims of sexual violence.

Among the biggest funding requests are $1.2 billion for community policing, an increase of $304 million from last year, and a "historic investment" of $1 billion for the Office of Violence Against Women, which provides services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

Garland's budget request would bolster funding for the FBI and U.S. attorney's offices by $85 million allotted for domestic terrorism investigations and prosecutions. During his confirmation hearing, Garland said his "first priority" as attorney general would be the far-reaching investigation into the Capitol assault Jan. 6. Since then, the Justice Department has charged more than 400 defendants across the country.

 

[Fantine]

I feel much safer today with a principled AG setting urgent priorities in a focused and ethical way.

 

[SummerMadness]

That's what you get when the AG actually works for the people and not the president's personal fixer.

 

[disciple Clint]

That's what you get when the AG actually works for the people and not the president's personal fixer.

Holder Openly Pledged Loyalty To Obama, And Nobody Seemed To Care
“I’m still enjoying what I’m doing, there’s still work to be done,” Holder told the Tom Joyner radio program in 2013. “I’m still the President’s wing-man, so I’m there with my boy.”

 

[disciple Clint]

Attorney General Garland seeks millions to fight domestic terrorism, sexual violence, civil rights abuses

Looks very political. An attempt to grow government and promote the liberal agenda.