Biden Attorney General Merrick Garland wants $85 million in additional funding from Congress for the Justice Department and the FBI to fight domestic terrorism, according to a copy of the AG's opening remarks before a House Appropriations subcommittee.
'We have a growing fear of domestic violent extremism and domestic terrorism,' Attorney General Merrick Garland told a U.S. House of Representatives budgeting subcommittee.
'White Supremacists And Right-Wing Militia Groups' Garland testified to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science on Tuesday, "Our budget supports my commitment to protecting our national security, including addressing both international and domestic terrorism while respecting civil liberties."
"It includes increases of $45 million for the FBI domestic terrorism investigations and $40 million for the U.S. attorneys to manage increasing domestic terrorism caseloads," Garland added.
NEW: Attorney General Merrick Garland is requesting $85 million more in funding from Congress to fight domestic terrorism.
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Axios broke down Garland's ask to Congress, "The Justice Department is seeking a $45 million increase in funding for the FBI for domestic terrorism investigations and $40 million for U.S. attorneys to manage domestic terrorism cases."
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
AG Garland Asks Congress For Extra $85 Million For Domestic Terrorism
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