The Latest Breaking News from Merrick Garland

Biden's right to be frustrated — he's had real accomplishments. But the real enemy isn't Trump; it's himself

It’s easy to take for granted one of our country’s greatest strengths: a legal system in which we settle our disputes peacefully in court. We do this without the type of violence, intimidation and threats against judges that occur in too many other countries.

Author of "Overcoming Trumpery" says "methodical" Garland is still building a case against Trump and his regime

Attorney General Merrick Garland warned of threats to U.S. democracy, citing violence including the 2021 riot at the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump, rollbacks in voting rights and possible legislative efforts to overturn the outcome of elections.

On May 17, the U.S. Department of Justice settled a lawsuit four unions filed asking a federal court to declare that a federal law prohibiting members of the armed forces from unionizing did not apply to members of the National Guard on state active duty. 

A federal lawsuit argues that the department's regulations violate due process, the separation of powers, and the First Amendment.

The Minneapolis cop who murdered George Floyd allegedly had a history of violent and racist behavior, according to the lawsuits.

The updated polict comes after years of protests over police killings, particularly involving Black people.

The policy spells out situations in which officers have an "affirmative duty" — to prevent or stop other officers from using excessive force, and to render or call for medical aid when it's needed.

The Minneapolis Police Department will face the scrutiny of a federal program after a state investigation concluded that its officers stop and arrest Black people more than white people, use force more often on people of color and maintain a culture in which racism is tolerated

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announces a $10 million grant to increase measures for hate crime reporting