In the News

Republicans blasted Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday after he directed the FBI to pursue law-abiding Critical Race Theory (CRT) opponents in order to “protect” school administrators and staff, citing concerns of a “disturbing spike in harassment, intimidation, and threats of violence” without citing specific cases.

In a memorandum issued Monday, Garland stated that threats to public servants are not only illegal but “run counter to our nation’s core values.” 

His stated 30-day plan which aims to combat the reported issue, includes the FBI working with attorneys throughout the country to discuss “strategies for addressing threats against school administrators, board members, teachers, and staff, and will open dedicated lines of communication for threat reporting, assessment, and response.” 

In response, Republicans blasted Garland, many accusing the attorney general of “weaponizing” the Department of Justice (DOJ) and seeking to silence any dissent.

“At his confirmation hearing, Merrick Garland promised not to follow the Obama model of weaponizing DOJ to target & persecute his political opponents,” wrote Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX).

“Just a few months in, he’s already breaking that promise,” he added.

“Over the past week, top Democrats have said: They don’t think you should have a say in what schools teach your children. If you speak out at your school board meeting, they’ll label you as a threat,” wrote  Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.).

“My message to parents: Never stop speaking out on behalf of your children,” he added.