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Garland says Justice Dept. must be politically independent

by Michael BalsamoEric Tucker
| February 25, 2021 5:15 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general, vowed on Monday to prioritize civil rights, combat extremist attacks and ensure the Justice Department remains politically independent.

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