Merrick Garland & United States — United States Department of Justice

Merrick Garland: Merrick Garland, as Attorney General, has the authority to decide what parts of special counsel reports are made public.

United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice announced its plan to release parts of the special counsel's report on Donald Trump's election interference, while temporarily withholding the section on classified documents.

Merrick Garland: Merrick Garland, the former Attorney General, appointed Jack Smith as special counsel in November 2022.

United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice is distinct from the United States — United States Office of Special Counsel and previously housed Jack Smith's special counsel office. It also has a 'Weaponization Working Group' investigating prosecutors who pursued Donald Trump.

Merrick Garland: Merrick Garland, as Attorney General, defended the United States — United States Department of Justice's efforts to prevent violence targeting school boards.

United States — United States Department of Justice: The Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias was created within the United States — United States Department of Justice. The report criticizes the United States — United States Department of Justice's actions under the Biden administration regarding anti-abortion activists and school board threats.

Merrick Garland: Merrick Garland, a former Attorney General, has been subpoenaed for an interview under oath.

Merrick Garland: Merrick Garland, Biden's attorney general, maintained that decisions were based on facts, evidence, and law, despite accusations of politicization.

Merrick Garland: Merrick Garland, as former Attorney General, appointed Jack Smith as special counsel to investigate Donald Trump.

Merrick Garland: Merrick Garland, a former Attorney General, was mentioned by Pam Bondi in a rhetorical question about previous administrations' handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.