The War on Justice: A Call to Action Against Attacks on the Department of Justice

As the Attorney General of the United States, Merrick Garland is taking a bold stand against the growing threats and attacks on the Department of Justice (DOJ) and its personnel. In a speech to his employees, Garland will denounce the "dangerous" and "outrageous" attacks on the department, labeling them as a clear and present danger to the rule of law. But what exactly is driving these attacks? Is it a genuine concern for the integrity of the justice system, or is it a deliberate attempt to undermine the department's independence and silence its prosecutors? As Garland notes, these attacks have taken many forms, from conspiracy theories and false information to bullying and intimidation of individual employees. So, what can be done to stop these attacks? Garland is taking several steps to protect the department's integrity, including reinstating policies regulating communication between employees and Congress and the White House, improving guidelines for sensitive FBI investigations, and publishing new policies to guide prosecutorial discretion. But the problem runs deeper. The attacks on the DOJ are not just a threat to the department itself, but to the very fabric of our democracy. They are a reminder that the rule of law is under siege, and that the attacks on the department are an attack on the principles of justice and fairness that our country was founded upon. As Garland so eloquently put it, "You deserve better. You deserve gratitude for the noble and difficult work you do. You deserve recognition for the integrity and skill with which you do that work. " But what about those who are attacking the department? Do they deserve our understanding and compassion, or is their behavior a clear and present threat to the very foundations of our society?