Merrick Garland

“increase in harassment, intimidation and threats of violence against school board members, teachers and workers in our nation’s public schools,”

Merrick Garland · said 2021-10-04 · reported 2026-10-05

Garland's October 2021 memo directed the FBI and U.S. Attorneys to coordinate with law enforcement over threats against school board members and educators.

“The obligation of the Justice Department is to protect the American people against violence and threats of violence and that particularly includes public officials,”

Merrick Garland · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-05

Garland defended his memo by stating the Justice Department's obligation is to protect the American people against violence and threats of violence, including public officials.