Judge Merrick Garland a Strong Choice as Attorney General

Giffords, the gun-violence-prevention organization co-founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, supports the Senate’s confirmation of Judge Merrick Garland to be United States Attorney General. In a letter backing Judge Garland, Giffords highlighted how throughout his nearly twenty-four years of service on the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, he demonstrated his respect for the rule of law through fair-minded decisions that respect the rights and safety of all Americans. During his previous tenure at DOJ, leading the Oklahoma City bombing prosecution and other domestic terrorism cases, Garland displayed a keen understanding of the threats that extremists motivated by insurrectionist ideology posed then and now.

Statement from Peter Ambler, Giffords Executive Director:

“Merrick Garland is the principled leader we need to return independence and integrity to the Department of Justice. His commitment to leading the Department’s efforts to end gun violence, implement gun safety laws, combat extremist threats and attacks on democratic institutions, and prioritize racial equality will bring us closer to achieving justice for the American people. Judge Garland’s judicial record shows that as Attorney General, he will lead with decency and the courage to do what is right. We are proud to stand with him in this fight.”