Emails obtained by Fox News indicate that a memo issued by then-Attorney General Merrick Garland in October 2021, which aimed to address threats to school boards from parents, led to internal dissent within the Department of Justice (DOJ). The memo was a response to concerns raised by the National Association for School Boards regarding actions by parents at school board meetings. Some DOJ officials expressed skepticism about the memo, predicting it could create political challenges for the Biden administration. One deputy assistant attorney general stated in an email, 'It will completely and totally nuke our election threats efforts.' Another official questioned the DOJ's authority to address the alleged threats to school board members. Following backlash, the National Association for School Boards apologized for its letter to the Biden administration, acknowledging that the language used was unjustified. Garland defended the memo, stating that the DOJ's obligation is to protect the American people against violence and threats of violence, particularly towards public officials. The DOJ and Garland did not respond to requests for comment.
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DOJ Emails Reveal Internal Discontent Over 2021 Memo Addressing Parent Protests
Internal emails from the DOJ reveal significant opposition to a memo issued by Attorney General Merrick Garland in 2021, which addressed threats posed by parents to school boards. Officials expressed concerns about the political implications and questioned the department's authority to act on the matter. The National Association for School Boards later apologized for its request for federal intervention regarding parent protests.
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Unearthed DOJ emails expose turmoil over Biden-era memo urging crackdown on parents
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DOJ Emails Reveal Internal Discontent Over 2021 Memo Addressing Parent Protests