Garland has asked the FBI to meet with local law enforcement to discuss escalating threats over Covid policies.
A series of Republican senators took turns making scathing comments on Wednesday over Attorney General Merrick Garland's request for the FBI to investigate the escalating number of threats made against local school board members over Covid guidelines....
Lawmakers like Sen. Ted Cruz , Sen. Ben Sasse and Sen. Josh Hawley were among those lashing out at Garland on Wednesday, but Sen. Tom Cotton appeared to deliver the strongest statement, saying Garland"should resign in disgrace" over the memo. The memo specifically notes that"spirited debate about policy matters is protected under our Constitution.""Thank God you are not on the Supreme Court," said Cotton, who left the room after his comments. Reporters who saw Cotton on the way to the hearingSen. Cory Booker fired back at the Republican claims, noting the only action the memo requests is for meetings to be held to discuss strategies to discourage, identify and potentially prosecute threats.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Garland faces relentless GOP pressure after issuing memo on school board threatsCongressional Republicans have been unrelenting in their criticisms of the October 4 memo, which laid out how the department would work with state and local authorities to respond to threats of violence and harassment against school board officials.
Leer más »
GOP senators hammer Merrick Garland over schools memo, AG stands firm'Not every outburst or expression of concern by neighbors among neighbors at a local school board meeting warrants a federal investigation,' Senator Lee said.
Leer más »
Loudoun County school board member calls for superintendent to resign for pushing trans policyA member of the Loudoun County School Board in Virginia has joined concerned parents and students in calling for the resignation of Superintendent Scott Ziegler in the wake of an email that surfaced last week.
Leer más »
Texas GOP lawmaker investigates about 850 books on race, LGBTQ issues in schoolsThe committee can inquire about matters they consider 'necessary for the information of the legislature or for the welfare and protection of state citizens.'
Leer más »
Steve Bannon suggests Merrick Garland, FBI involved in 'coup' plot to oust TrumpBannon called the Biden administration an 'illegitimate regime' before suggesting that Garland took part in a coup against Trump months before he became attorney general in March 2021.
Leer más »
Man arrested for allegedly threatening Matt GaetzA man was arrested last week for allegedly making a death threat to Rep. Matt Gaetz earlier this year, just days after the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol
Leer más »