Chief Judge Merrick B. Garland
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Merrick Garland reflects on service as attorney general in farewell address
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivered his farewell address, reflecting on his tenure and expressing gratitude to colleagues and family. -
Garland honors DOJ employees at annual awards ceremony
Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered remarks at the 72nd Annual Attorney General’s Awards Ceremony, recognizing the contributions of Justice Department employees and law enforcement partners. -
Attorney General praises outgoing ATF Director Steve Dettelbach at farewell event
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently delivered remarks at a farewell event for ATF Director Steve Dettelbach, highlighting his contributions during his tenure. -
Christopher Wray honored at farewell event by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently delivered remarks at a farewell event for FBI Director Christopher Wray, highlighting Wray's extensive career in public service and his contributions to the FBI and the nation. -
Garland and Monaco honor ATF Director Dettelbach at farewell event
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco spoke at the farewell event for ATF Director Steven Dettelbach today. -
Justice Department releases final volume on firearms commerce assessment
The Justice Department has released the final volume of the National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA), titled "Protecting America from Trafficked Firearms: NFCTA Updates, New Analysis, and Policy Recommendations." -
Justice Department announces reform agreement with Minneapolis over police practices
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a court-enforceable agreement with the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) to address unconstitutional practices identified in a recent investigation. -
Justice Department addresses unconstitutional jail conditions in Fulton County
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a proposed consent decree with Fulton County, Georgia, and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office to address conditions at the Fulton County Jail. -
Jordanian national pleads guilty over threats against US energy facilities
Hashem Younis Hashem Hnaihen, a 44-year-old resident of Orlando, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to threats involving explosives and the destruction of an energy facility. -
Merrick Garland highlights efforts against violent crime in Oregon
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland addressed the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon, expressing gratitude to federal, state, and local law enforcement partners. -
Mexican national pleads guilty in major human smuggling conspiracy
A Mexican national, Ofelia Hernandez-Salas, 63, has pleaded guilty to leading a human smuggling conspiracy at the U.S.-Mexico border. -
Two charged for illegal tech export aiding Iran's military drone program
Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi, a dual U.S.-Iranian national from Natick, Massachusetts, and Mohammad Abedininajafabadi, also known as Mohammad Abedini from Tehran, Iran, face charges related to exporting electronic components from the United States to Iran. -
Merrick B. Garland honors Bill Baer with John Sherman Award
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently delivered remarks at the 2024 John Sherman Award presentation, honoring Bill Baer for his contributions to antitrust law. -
Attorney General praises outgoing FBI director Christopher Wray's service
The Justice Department released a statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland following the announcement of FBI Director Christopher Wray's resignation. -
Five Guatemalan nationals charged for involvement in deadly Chiapas migrant crash
An international law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of five Guatemalan nationals charged in connection with a 2021 mass casualty event in Chiapas, Mexico. -
Justice Department plans tribal consultations after Castro-Huerta ruling
The Justice Department has announced plans to hold Tribal consultations regarding legislative proposals aimed at addressing jurisdictional issues in Indian country, following the Supreme Court's 2022 decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta. -
Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable releases 2024 report focusing on data-driven justice solutions
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and White House Counsel Ed Siskel led a meeting of the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable (LAIR) to announce the release of the 2024 LAIR Report. -
Guatemalan human smugglers arrested for 2021 Chiapas tragedy
An international enforcement operation has led to the arrest of five Guatemalan human smugglers connected to a tragic incident that occurred on December 9, 2021, in Chiapas, Mexico. -
Justice Department supports court ruling on TikTok case
The Justice Department has responded to a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in the case of TikTok, et al. v. Garland. -
Justice department announces recipients of annual community policing awards
The Justice Department has announced the recipients of the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing.