I haven't thought about that question, I just haven't thought about that question the president has made clear that we are a nation with borders, with national security, I don't know of a proposal to decriminalize but still make it unlawful to answer, I just haven't thought about it.

Merrick Garland

That is not what the memorandum is about at all, nor does it use the words ‘domestic terrorism’ or ‘PATRIOT Act,’.

Merrick Garland

If the House of Representatives votes for a referral of a contempt charge, the Department of Justice will do what it always does in such circumstances. It will apply the facts and the law and make a decision consistent with the principles of prosecution.

Merrick Garland

This does not mean that every police officer — quite the contrary, this means that … from talking to many police officers, that they believe that it's important that there be accountability and that officers who break the law are held accountable so that the community retains its trust in the good police officers who do not break the law.

Merrick Garland

On the defund police issue, the department does not support defunding police, nor does the president, so, we've asked for more than a billion dollars — a major increase in funds for local police departments.

Merrick Garland

Threats against public servants are not only illegal, they run counter to our nation’s core values.

Merrick Garland

Threats against public servants are not only illegal, they run counter to our nation’s core values, those who dedicate their time and energy to ensuring that our children receive a proper education in a safe environment deserve to be able to do their work without fear for their safety.

Merrick Garland

Today’s ruling enjoining the Texas law is a victory for women in Texas and for the rule of law. It is the foremost responsibility of the Department of Justice to defend the Constitution. We will continue to protect constitutional rights against all who would seek to undermine them.

Merrick Garland

Threats against public servants are not only illegal, they run counter to the nation's core values.

Merrick Garland

While spirited debate about policy matters is protected under the Constitution, that protection does not extend to threats of violence or efforts to intimidate individuals based on their views, threats against public servants are not only illegal, they run counter to the nation's core values.

Merrick Garland

The Justice Department's commitment to a fair and efficient immigration court system, governed by due process and the rule of law, is exemplified by recent policy changes and our pursuit of significant additional resources, david Neal brings invaluable experience that will help further EOIR's mission.

Merrick Garland

It’s clearly unconstitutional, the obvious and expressly acknowledged intention of this statutory scheme is to prevent women from exercising their constitutional rights.

Merrick Garland

This kind of scheme to nullify the Constitution of the United State is one that all Americans -- whatever their politics or party -- should fear.

Merrick Garland

The act is clearly unconstitutional under longstanding Supreme Court precedent.

Merrick Garland

The department will provide support from federal law enforcement when an abortion clinic or reproductive health center is under attack, we will not tolerate violence against those seeking to obtain or provide reproductive health services, physical obstruction or property damage in violation of The FACE Act.

Merrick Garland

The only way we can succeed and retain the trust of the American people is to adhere to the norms that have become part of the DNA of every Justice Department employee.

Merrick Garland

Here, today, the threat of violent crime – particularly gun crime – is a tragedy that is just ongoing, i feel it particularly in my hometown here.

Merrick Garland

There are many things that are open to debate in America. But the right of all eligible citizens to vote is not one of them. The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy, the right from which all other rights ultimately flow.

Merrick Garland

This lawsuit filed is the first of many steps we are taking to ensure that all eligible voters can cast a vote that all lawful votes are counted and that every voter has access to accurate information.

Merrick Garland

We issued a proposed rule to clarify that pistols equipped with certain stabilizing braces are subject to the same statutory restrictions as easily concealable, short-barreled rifles.

Merrick Garland

I could not be more proud of the extraordinary effort by investigators and prosecutors to hold accountable those who engaged in criminal acts that day.

Merrick Garland