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Merrick Garland exits with his record under scrutiny and the Justice Department bracing for upheaval


Published on 2025-01-18 01:00:56 - ABC
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  • 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

Attorney General Merrick Garland is set to leave office with the Justice Department under intense scrutiny, particularly due to ongoing investigations involving former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. As Garland's tenure concludes, the department is preparing for potential legal actions against Trump, including charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and his handling of classified documents. Concurrently, the investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents has also drawn significant attention. Garland has appointed special counsels for both cases to ensure impartiality, amidst criticisms from Republicans about perceived biases in the investigations. This situation has placed the Justice Department at the center of political controversy, with expectations of further legal developments as the 2024 presidential election approaches.

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