Garland warns against DOJ POWER abuse at a HEALTH ADDRESS – AOL

Prosecutor General Merrick Garland said goodbye to warning the risks of “serious injustice” to those who abuse the power of the Ministry of Justice.

Much of Garland’s remarks have been the protection of the agency, which he has led in the last four years while making veiled nods of people’s concerns with a share in the future of the Ministry of Justice (DOJ).

“The same powers that enable the federal prosecutor to pursue justice are also creating the potential for serious injustice,” Garland said, adding that the Ministry of Justice should always remember “the difference between what we can do – and what we should do . “

And he stressed the need for the department to maintain independence from the White House and Congress.

“We make this commitment not because independence is necessarily required constitutionally, but because it is the only way to ensure that our law enforcement decisions are free from guerrilla influence,” he said.

Many of Garland’s comments seemed to be a assurance of the career staff, who will remain after the transition – a group he called the “heart and soul” of the department. ” He was repeatedly suffocated as he turned to the crowd gathered in the large DOJ hall, emphasizing his pride in the workforce of the department.

“The duty of each of us is to follow our norms not only when it is easy, but also when it is difficult – especially when it is difficult. The obligation of each of us is to adhere to our norms, even when – and especially when – the circumstances we are facing are not normal, “he said.

But much of this seemed to be aimed at the entry officials of the Trump Group administration, which includes three members of the President of Trump’s President, as well as Pam Bondi, a former Florida General Prosecutor who assists Trump in challenging the The 2020 election results

He emphasized the need to ignite investigations and charge accusations only when there is a suitable basis for this and the need for the Ministry of Justice to maintain its independence.

“The Prosecutor General must guarantee that this department seeks justice, only with justice,” he added later.

This included an insistence on calling for “respect for the integrity of our career agents, lawyers and staff”, as well as defend for a free press.

This appeal comes when the FBI Director candidate Kash Patel threatens to “come” after “journalists.

Garland also addressed criticism thrown into the department that he was politicized, comments are often based on Trump investigations.

“Over the years, some have criticized the department, stating that this has allowed the policy to influence its decision -making. This criticism often comes from people with political views opposite to each other, each of whom makes the opposite points about the same set of facts, “he said.

“The story told by some outside this building about what happened inside it is wrong. You have worked to pursue justice, not politics. This is the truth and nothing can change it. “

Concerns about the future of the Ministry of Justice were exposed on Wednesday, as democratic legislators adopted Bondi with questions about how it would answer Trump’s pressure on how to use the department’s powers.

Trump has called for consequences for a number of opponents – encouraging concern, he will again put pressure on the Ministry of Justice’s employees to follow investigations into his enemies.

And Bondi declined to say whether he would appoint a special advice to review any potentially illegal action taken by Trump.

These fears are compared to recent polls, which have found that only 2 in 10 Americans feel “exceptional” or “very” confident that the Ministry of Justice will act in a fair and non -party manner during Trump’s second term.

But the hearing was the same place for the Republicans to broadcast their complaints about the Ministry of Justice, an agency they see, already spoiled by the political elements that the Democrats are afraid.

“I have noted the issue of times when you were asked for a weapon of the Ministry of Justice, as if it were a theoretical opportunity that could happen in the future,” said Senator Josh Holes (R-Mo.) During a hearing.

“We all know that weapons have happened as we have never seen in American history under this administration.”

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