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Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. Personal account. For official updates, follow

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    Jan 4

    BREAKING: We are suing the Proud Boys and their members for the racist attack on Metropolitan AME church in Washington DC. This attack was one of several levied against churches targeted for their support of the Black Lives Matter movement. The Proud Boys are NOT above the law.

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    Mar 11

    Welcome back to DOJ Judge Garland!

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    Mar 10

    70-30, Merrick Garland confirmed as attorney general

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  4. Mar 7

    John Lewis dedicated his life to ensuring that all eligible Americans could freely exercise the right to vote. Carrying forth his legacy and continuing this work remain central to the health of American democracy.

    Took this photo of John Lewis on the Edmund Pettus Bridge 1 year ago today in Selma, Alabama. Critical that we carry forth his legacy and life’s work to ensure all Americans enjoy access to the ballot.
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    Mar 7

    Biden will order the federal government to expand access to voter registration and election information, among other directives.

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  6. Mar 3

    Thank you and for your support! 🙏🏾

    For and , fighting for civil rights is not just a career, but a way of life. Supporting their confirmation will strengthen how our institutions serve each and every person.
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  7. Mar 3

    All eligible Americans deserve the right to vote. Thank you !

    1/2 A year ago today I voted in Alabama’s primary. Also voting, a gentleman I met in Selma that weekend who had marched on the bridge with John Lewis. He shared that he couldn’t vote in the last because of Alabama’s ID Act. That’s where ⁦⁩ comes in.
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    Mar 2

    .⁦⁩ & ⁦⁩ are exceptional nominees to serve in the DOJ. As Asst AG for Civil Rights and Associate AG, they will be superb leaders at a critical moment for civil rights enforcement & criminal justice transformation.

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  9. Mar 2

    "Send me to help clear the rubble of racism still strewn across this country. Send me to be one of the bulldozers on behalf of equality and in the cleanup crews against injustice. Send me to disrupt injustice.” - Vernon Jordan

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  10. Mar 1

    Took this photo of John Lewis on the Edmund Pettus Bridge 1 year ago today in Selma, Alabama. Critical that we carry forth his legacy and life’s work to ensure all Americans enjoy access to the ballot.

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    Mar 1

    Congratulations to Judge Garland, who just advanced out of the Judiciary Committee on a strong bipartisan vote.

    BREAKING: Judge Merrick B. Garland has been reported out of the Senate Judiciary Committee by a bipartisan majority.
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    Mar 1

    The Attorney General is the people's lawyer, not the president's. Judge Garland's conduct in last week’s hearings make it clear: he will restore the integrity and independence of the Justice Department. I was proud to vote to move his nomination forward today.

    BREAKING: Judge Merrick B. Garland has been reported out of the Senate Judiciary Committee by a bipartisan majority.
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    Mar 1

    BREAKING: Judge Merrick Garland Approved by Judiciary Committee for Senate Vote on U.S. Attorney General Nomination via

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    Feb 28

    Putting in the work. Ready to take on the week ahead.

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    Feb 22

    President Biden: "The people we lost were extraordinary. They spanned generations: Born in America, immigrated to America — but just like that, so many of them took their final breath alone in America." "We have to resist becoming numb to the sorrow."

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  16. Feb 23

    W. E. B. Du Bois was born on this day in 1868. He became 1st African-American to graduate with a doctorate from & co-founded the .

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  17. Feb 22

    "I am not the President's lawyer. I am the United States's lawyer." Judge Merrick Garland

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  18. Feb 22

    LIVE: Judge Merrick Garland before the Senate Judiciary Committee for today's confirmation hearing.

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    Feb 22

    Today I will preside over my first hearing as Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee. We will consider the nomination of Merrick Garland to be Attorney General of the United States. You can read my full opening remarks here.

    BREAKING: , Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released his opening statement ahead of the nomination hearing for Judge Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s nominee to be U.S. Attorney General. Full text of remarks available here:
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    Feb 19

    Recently had the opportunity to speak with & on how they’ll champion voting rights & racial justice at DOJ. As a member of , I am thrilled to support their nominations and look forward to working together to strengthen our democracy.

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  21. Feb 18

    Many thanks to the amazing lawyers across the network for your support!

    To repair the damage Trump inflicted, we need people like , & other leaders who’ve devoted their lives to fighting injustice to be in our government. Join us—fight systemic racism—support civil rights nominees
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