Kerri Kupec DOJ
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Official DOJ Twitter account. AG Barr Spox; Dir. of Comms & Public Affairs @TheJusticeDept. Privacy Policy: https://t.co/0qnvVwjX9m
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Joined November 2018
That time you’re driving in Virginia and the Attorney General spots a group of people in front of a police precinct showing their support for the police. AG to FBI Detail: “Can we make a quick U-Turn? I want to jump out and thank those people.” . Watch! #SoundOn 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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“The complaint, unsealed today, alleges that on June 22, 2020, the four men along with other unidentified individuals, damaged and attempted to tear down the statue depicting Andrew Jackson located in Lafayette Square.”.
Four Men Charged in Federal Court for Attempting to Tear Down Statue of Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Square Amid Protests
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As a reminder, it is a federal crime to cross state lines or to use interstate facilities to incite or participate in violent rioting. We WILL be enforcing these laws.
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Attorney General Barr on Soleimani: "Frankly, I don't think it was a close call. The President clearly had the authority to act as he did on numerous different bases." . WATCH:
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The Attorney General is feeling well and has tested negative for COVID-19 both yesterday and today.
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Very disappointed by the deceptive editing/commentary by @ChuckTodd on @MeetThePress on AG Barr’s CBS interview. Compare the two transcripts below. Not only did the AG make the case in the VERY answer Chuck says he didn’t, he also did so multiple times throughout the interview.
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Addressing Beltway rumors: The Attorney General has no plans to resign.
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People who destroy federal monuments and property should be prepared for DOJ to aggressively prosecute them. These aren’t peaceful protestors. They are violent agitators committing criminal acts.
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WIN in General Flynn’s case. DC Circuit has ruled 2-1, instructing Judge Sullivan to grant DOJ’s motion to dismiss the case. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸.
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The Attorney General again tested negative for COVID-19 today. He has taken five tests since Friday morning and all have returned negative.
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STATEMENT: USA Jeff Jensen who reviewed Flynn case. “Through the course of my review of General Flynn’s case, I concluded the proper and just course was to dismiss the case. I briefed Attorney General Barr on my findings, advised him on these conclusions, and he agreed.”.
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This is an impressive report on the Department’s work over the last four years to combat MS-13. Worth a read!.
Report: Full-Scale Response: A Report on the Department of Justice’s Efforts to Combat MS-13 from 2016-2020.
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During this sacred week for many Americans, AG Barr is monitoring govt regulation of religious services. While social distancing policies are appropriate during this emergency, they must be applied evenhandedly & not single out religious orgs. Expect action from DOJ next week!.
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.@realDonaldTrump: “Nationwide injunctions undermine our entire immigration system. It is not job of judges to impose their political views, job is to apply the law. I have appointed more than 150 judges committed to upholding laws, the Constitution as written.” #IACP2019.
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Fun fact about Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler — not only is he the mayor, he’s also the police commissioner. .
The Portland city govt has abetted violence through action and inaction, neutering ability of police dept. to deal w/ mobs and coordinate w/ fed law enforcement, refusing to pursue charges against the rioters. By contrast, DOJ has charged 74 people w/ fed crimes from the riots.
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"You know, one thing people will see when they look at the documents is how Director Comey purposely went around the Justice Department and ignored [then] Deputy Attorney General Yates." - AG Barr to @CBS_Herridge on the Flynn case.
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“The mission of #OperationLegend is to save lives, solve crimes, & take violent offenders off our streets before they can claim more victims. Rather than demonizing or defunding police, we are supporting & strengthening our law enforcement partners at the state & local level.”
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Sometimes plans change and you have to take a military transport plane to your next round-table discussion. Thanks for the lift, @AKNationalGuard! #AdventuresWithAGBarr @TheJusticeDept
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Tonight, the Attorney General split his time between a command center and walking the streets of DC. “It is time to stop watching the violence and to confront and stop it. Preventing reconciliation and driving us apart is the goal of radical groups. We cannot let them succeed.”.
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DOJ is evaluating whether to initiate investigations under “Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act” (CRIPA) & whether the state orders in NY, NJ, PA, and MI requiring admission of COVID-19 patients to nursing homes is responsible for the deaths of nursing home residents.
Department of Justice Requesting Data From Governors of States that Issued COVID-19 Orders that May Have Resulted in Deaths of Elderly Nursing Home Residents
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A friendly reminder to violent agitators & anarchists:. It’s a crime to destroy fed property. It’s a crime to assault a fed law enforcement officer. To date, DOJ has charged 168 cases & made 156 arrests. We WILL continue to prosecute these crimes to fullest extent of law.
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Did you know AG Barr is the first Attorney General to visit roadless Alaska villages? .Watch Alaska Native youth in the fishing village of Napaskiak welcome him with traditional dance. @TheJusticeDept #AdventuresWithAGBarr
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AG Barr on news coverage of last weekend’s violence in Lafayette Square:. “I didn't hear about the fact that there were 150 law enforcement officers injured and many taken to the hospital with concussions. So it wasn't a peaceful protest.”.
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There’s nothing better than working with an awesome team for a boss whose love for our great country is one for the history books. Feeling thankful this Friday night. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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Statement from AG Barr where he acknowledges the outrage on George Floyd’s death as legitimate but condemns violent rioting. “It is a federal crime to cross state lines or to use interstate facilities to incite or participate in violent rioting. We will enforce these laws.”
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This morning, I noticed the AG looked tired. I chalked it up to the end of a taxing week on the road. But then I learned he had been up since 5 am personally writing the remarks he delivered at today’s funeral for Det. Skernivitz. His love for our police is second to none. 💙
Remarks by Attorney General William P. Barr at the Funeral of Cleveland Police Detective and Operation Legend Officer James Skernivitz
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Attorney General Barr’s statement on rioting, the role of the Department of Justice, and Antifa. “The violence instigated and carried out by Antifa and other similar groups in connection with the rioting is domestic terrorism and will be treated accordingly.”
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The Attorney General has been tested four times for COVID-19 since Friday morning and all four test results were negative. He is feeling great and has no symptoms. Thank you to all who have expressed concern and support!.
The Attorney General is feeling well and has tested negative for COVID-19 both yesterday and today.
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VIDEO: “The rioters used crowbars to dig out the pavers at Lafayette Park and use them as projectiles thrown at secret service and other fed. agents. There were numerous head injuries among feds whose responsibility is to protect the White House.”
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⏹ 100+ arrests and charged cases under a # of fed laws, including inciting riots and destruction of federal property. ⏹ The @FBI has 200+ open domestic terrorism investigations related to violent protests and anti-riot laws.
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In honor of Constitution Day tomorrow, AG Barr will deliver a speech TONIGHT at the Hillsdale College Constitution Day Celebration on the rule of law & the role of the prosecutor. The speech is open press and will be live-streamed through Tune in! 🇺🇸.
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Letter from Attorney General Barr to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on the Trump Administration’s restoration of law and order to the District. ⬇️
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It’s been remarkable to see the widespread obscuring of reality in the coverage of what’s happening in #Portland. Night after night, our federal law enforcement officers are attacked as they defend a federal courthouse. Here’s just one of the knives thrown at them.
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“The Justice Department is requesting more data on COVID-19 deaths linked to New York nursing homes after receiving figures that indicate a significant under-count of deaths at publicly run nursing homes in the state.”.
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Update: # of federal arrests, charged individuals re: civil unrest/violent opportunism. Offenses range from assault of federal law enforcement officers to arson to destruction of federal property. Portland. ⏹Arrests: 79.⏹Charged: 65. Nationally. ⏹Arrests: 251.⏹Charged: 252.
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Today, AG Barr announced $100 million in grants across the country to combat human trafficking - the largest amount from federal government in history. Funds will support state, local, & tribal jurisdictions, victim service providers, taskforces, and research. #EndTrafficking
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“Today’s arrest of LeGend Taliferro’s suspected murderer marks a significant step forward in his case and illustrates the potential of Operation Legend more broadly.”.
Statement from Attorney General William P. Barr on the Arrest of Kansas City Man Charged with the Murder of Four-Year-Old LeGend Taliferro
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Thankful for the strength and courage of Charron Powell who is putting a spotlight on the devastation violent crime wreaks in American cities. The Department of Justice will relentlessly pursue justice for her son LeGend and all the lives he now represents. #OperationLegend
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“It takes a special kind of courage to be a police officer. Our men and women in blue put their lives on the line day after day in order to keep us safe. We will not forget Detective Skernivitz and his life of service and sacrifice.” - AG Barr.
Statement from Attorney General William P. Barr on Cleveland Detective and Operation Legend Officer James Skernivitz who was Killed in Line of Duty
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DOJ intervenes in case challenging Illinois coronavirus restrictions, says governor went too far
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Deeply grateful to President Trump, Attorney General Barr and my wonderful colleagues at the Department of Justice for the experience of a lifetime. It’s been a true gift to serve in this role. Merry Christmas and may God bless you all. Signing off — follow me at: @Kerri_Kupec.
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DOJ letter to @NYCMayor: . “In light of your support for and participation in recent protests in New York City, the message to the public from New York City’s government appears to favor certain secular gatherings and disfavor religious gatherings.”
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7 people arrested, facing charges after attacking fed law officers protecting courthouse via “aerial fireworks including mortars; high intensity lasers targeting officers’ eyes; thrown rocks, bottles, and balloons filled with paint from demonstrators.”.
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This is false. A basic fact-check would have revealed that, but @brianstelter did not reach out to us before publishing.
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Happy Birthday to our Attorney General! And thanks to our US Marshals for bringing their bagpipes🎶🎶🎊🎉@TheJusticeDept @USAttorneys @USMarshalsHQ
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“Every year at the Academy Awards, Americans are lectured about how this country falls short of Hollywood’s ideals of social justice. But Hollywood now regularly censors its own movies to appease the Chinese Communist Party, the world’s most powerful violator of human rights.”.
Full Remarks: Attorney General Barr’s speech on American businesses and China .
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Happening now! AG Barr and DEA Administrator Tim Shea announcing results of Operation Crystal Shield, a DEA-led initiative to intercept meth before it hits the street.
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On behalf of the Department of Justice, the Attorney General wishes President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS a swift recovery. Praying for the first family and all those affected by COVID-19.
Nothing keeps @realDonaldTrump down. He is resting & recovering under his doctors orders, but continues to be focused on the welfare of the American people.
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Statement from Attorney General Barr on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg —
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The Attorney General has accepted an invitation to appear before the House Judiciary Committee for a general oversight hearing on July 28th.
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Spending the afternoon with our amazing @FBI Hostage Rescue Team. On to the range! #Quantico #AdventuresWithAGBarr
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NEW: AG Barr has created task force on violent anti-government extremists, to be led by @USAO_NJ and @USAttyNealyCox. “Some pretend to profess a message of freedom and progress, but they are in fact forces of anarchy, destruction, and coercion.”
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Current # of federal arrests and charged cases related to violent opportunists & civil unrest ⬇️. Portland —. ⏹ 74 arrests .⏹ 60 defendants charged . Total Nationally —. ⏹ 236 arrests .⏹ 238 defendants charged.
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“Allowing biological males to compete in all-female sports is fundamentally unfair to female athletes. Under the Constitution, the Equal Protection Clause allows Idaho to recognize the physiological differences between the biological sexes in athletics.”.
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Dir. Wray: “The violent activity happening around the country is illegal and has to stop.”. @davidspunt was granted exclusive access to @FBI’s .Strategic Information & Ops Center to discuss FBI investigations of vandalization of monuments, property.
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What a historic day for the nation. The Attorney General is honored to attend.
Today is a HISTORIC day at the White House!. President @realDonaldTrump welcomes the Prime Minister of Israel and the Foreign Ministers of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates for the signing of the Abraham Accords! . 🇮🇱 🇦🇪 🇧🇭
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Update: Response from @MeetThePress.
@KerriKupecDOJ @chucktodd You’re correct. Earlier today, we inadvertently and inaccurately cut short a video clip of an interview with AG Barr before offering commentary and analysis. The remaining clip included important remarks from the attorney general that we missed, and we regret the error.
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Good Monday morning! . The latest #s on federal arrests and charges related to rioting and civil unrest —-. Total - National: .⏹300 arrested.⏹302 charged. Portland:.⏹100 arrested.⏹76 charged.
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The Portland city govt has abetted violence through action and inaction, neutering ability of police dept. to deal w/ mobs and coordinate w/ fed law enforcement, refusing to pursue charges against the rioters. By contrast, DOJ has charged 74 people w/ fed crimes from the riots.
Statement from Attorney General William P. Barr on the Ninth Circuit's Stay in the Case Concerning the Federal Courthouse in Portland
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After breaking down and into an entryway of the federal courthouse in Portland, a man lit and placed an explosive device that left one of our Marshals with injuries to both of his legs. Current total of federal arrests/charged in Portland: . ⏹ 97 arrests.⏹ 80 charged.
A Portland man has been charged with assaulting a @USMarshalsHQ deputy with an explosive device during a recent protest at the Hatfield Federal Courthouse. The deputy sustained injuries to both legs. Read more:
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The Constitution and federal law require DC to accommodate Capitol Hill Baptist Church’s effort to hold worship services outdoors to same extent DC allows other forms of outdoor First Amendment activity, such as peaceful protests.
Department of Justice Files Statement of Interest Supporting Capitol Hill Baptist Church's Efforts to Practice its Faith During COVID-19
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"Had Governor Brown discussed her plan w/ my office, I would have told her it’s about changing policy not adding resources. The only way to make Portland safe again is to support a policy that holds offenders accountable for their destruction & violence." .
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Full Remarks: Attorney General Barr’s speech on American businesses and China .
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In #Detroit, AG Barr and Detroit Police Chief Craig stopped by a family-owned motel to discuss violent crime reduction and its impact on small businesses. #OperationLegend #ProjectGreenLight
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“Last weekend, the Nakamura Federal Courthouse was broken into, a smoke bomb and an American flag were burned, and the building was tagged with graffiti inside and out. These actions were not peaceful protests that my office and the Constitution works to protect.”.
Statement of U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran on federal agents summoned to Seattle to protect federal facilities.
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DOJ has deployed 200+ agents and marshals from the FBI, ATF, and USMS to assist state and local law enforcement in the response to rioting and unrest and will continue to surge Kenosha with federal resources as needed and necessary.
Working with the Governor and state and local law enforcement, the Department of Justice is deploying federal assets, including from the FBI and US Marshals, to assist in the response to the riots and unrest.
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The Justice Department has asked the court to dismiss the case against General Flynn.
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Attn: Prince Andrew⬇️.
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A protestor in Portland struck a USMS deputy three times with a hammer, who sustained injury to his left shoulder, lower neck, and upper back. The deputy managed to hold onto the protestor while other officers handcuffed him.
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DOJ statement on yesterday’s district court order in a FOIA case related to the Special Counsel’s confidential report.
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Yep, no dispute. But any idea out there that this somehow contradicts WH is silly. Earlier on Mon, AG Barr approved, adopted plan to move perimeter in response to violence that had occurred over weekend. Subsequently, he checked in w/ feds on ground to see how it was proceeding.
There’s no dispute AG & others decided to extend perimeter around Lafayette & the WH. Barr says plans were underway Sun/early Mon & it took longer than anticipated. When he arrived Mon. eve he was surprised it wasn’t done but it was USPP that gave actual tactical order to move in.
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Earlier tonight, The Rachel @maddow Show reached out to me for comment in advance of the Lev Parnas interview. Rachel read my response on-air. See below for request and response.
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Transcript: NPR's Full Interview With Attorney General William Barr : NPR
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I encourage people to read this speech for themselves. It is a speech on the model prosecutor, for whom the Attorney General has the highest respect. Aggressive in pursuit of justice, but dispassionate in its administration. There are thousands of DOJ prosecutors who embody this.
Remarks by Attorney General William P. Barr at Hillsdale College Constitution Day Event
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UPDATE: #OperationLegend . ⏹ Arrests: 4000+ (state & fed). ⏹ Recovered illegal firearms: 1000+. ⏹ Narcotics seized: . ▫️19+ kilos of heroin. ▫️11+ kilos of fentanyl = enough for fatal dose to 5.5 million+ people. ▫️100+ kilos of meth . ▫️26+ kilos of cocaine.
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“It’s now incumbent on us to bring good out of bad.”.
AG Bill Barr: "It's our responsibility to make sure that our country is ruled by law and not by violence."
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The Department of Justice is closely monitoring the unrest in Philadelphia and elsewhere. To police departments across the country: You have the FULL support of DOJ. We deeply appreciate all you are doing to keep all in your cities and neighborhoods safe. #BackTheBlue.
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Law and order has been restored to Washington, D.C., and people can begin living their lives in peace again. Deeply thankful for all who tirelessly worked all week to protect our Nation’s capital and the First Amendment right of demonstrators to peaceably assemble.
I have just given an order for our National Guard to start the process of withdrawing from Washington, D.C., now that everything is under perfect control. They will be going home, but can quickly return, if needed. Far fewer protesters showed up last night than anticipated!.
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TONIGHT: Mike Sherwin, our US Attorney for DC, will join @TuckerCarlson in the 8 pm ET hour to discuss DOJ’s work on combatting the criminal vandalization and destruction of federal monuments and property. Tune in!.
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As part of events in Cheyenne Wyoming, AG Barr met with over 30 police chiefs, sheriffs, and other law enforcement members to discuss the Trump Administration’s strong support for law enforcement and their diligent work to combat crime and drug traffickers.
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Today, AG Barr & Senior Advisor to POTUS Ivanka Trump are in Atlanta with Governor Kemp visiting the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy, which offers therapy, protection, intervention strategies for abused children. DOJ has awarded 1.25 million to this Center. #SaveTheChildren
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Attn: Mayor and Police Commissioner Ted Wheeler. From your police chief:. “As I've stated repeatedly, the nightly violence is coming at an increased cost . elected officials need to do their part to draw a line in the sand and to hold people accountable.”.
Press Release: Chief Lovell's Statement on Arson and Riot from Last Night .Link:
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FBI raids Pennsylvania nursing home where dozens died following coronavirus outbreak via @nbcnews.
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Stay strong, Chief Craig! You’re doing an awesome job working to keep ALL people in Detroit safe. #BackTheBlue.
Detroit police chief on anti-law enforcement sentiment in America.
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Today, our U.S. Attorney Mark Klaasen hosted AG Barr in Cheyenne, Wyoming to meet with the DOJ Wyoming team and local law enforcement.
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DOJ statement on line prosecutor’s statement to the House Judiciary Committee. [Roger Stone sentencing]
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It’s disheartening that political reporters from NYT, WaPo did not reach out to me before running their Bolton book reviews. If they had, I would have pointed to my 1/28 statement both publications reported on at the time, yet was conspicuously absent in these repeat stories.
DOJ statement in response to tonight’s NYT story on John Bolton and Attorney General Barr.
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TRANSCRIPT of AG Barr’s interview on the Flynn case available here with some video clips embedded in the transcript itself.
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Attorney General Barr’s statement on the killing of Judge Salas’ son and the shooting of her husband.
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DOJ “today announced its plans for voting rights monitoring in jurisdictions around the country for the Nov. 3, 2020 general election. The Dept. will also take complaints from the public nationwide regarding possible violations of fed voting rights laws through its call center.”.
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“We’ve never had a President who is more committed to law enforcement reform. from the First Step Act to the creation of the Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice - the first since President Lyndon Johnson.” - AG Barr.
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