WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general, Merrick Garland, is set for his confirmation hearing on Monday.
Garland is vowing to prioritize civil rights, combat extremist attacks and ensure the Justice Department remains politically independent.
When the 68-year-old appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee, he's likely to face questions about the investigation of Biden’s son Hunter as well as the fallout from the U.S. Capitol riot.
Garland focuses in his prepared remarks on prioritizing policing and civil rights to combat racial discrimination and says America doesn’t “yet have equal justice.”
If confirmed as attorney general, Garland says it “will be the culmination of a career I have dedicated to ensuring that the laws of our country are fairly and faithfully enforced, and that the rights of all Americans are protected.
Many became familiar with Garland in 2016 when the federal appeals court judge was snubbed by Republicans for a seat on the Supreme Court and denied a hearing.
