Source: Fox News
Summary
A 2021 memo by Attorney General Merrick Garland aimed at addressing alleged threats to school boards by parents sparked an internal revolt at the Justice Department. The memo was issued after the National Association for School Boards appealed for assistance, claiming some parents’ actions could be classified as “domestic terrorism.” Emails show high-ranking DOJ officials were skeptical of the move, predicting it could become a political headache for the Biden administration. The officials questioned the agency’s authority to address the issue and expressed concerns that the memo could damage the reputation of the Public Integrity Section.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Parents expressed dissatisfaction with COVID-era learning restrictions and the teaching of race and gender in classrooms. The National Association for School Boards appealed to the Justice Department for assistance. The DOJ issued a memo to coordinate a response to alleged harassment, intimidation, and threats of violence against school board members, teachers, and workers. High-ranking officials at the DOJ were skeptical of the move, predicting it could become a political headache for the Biden administration. The officials questioned the agency’s authority to address the issue and expressed concerns that the memo could damage the reputation of the Public Integrity Section. The matter has now become a familiar example of how a memo can spark controversy and internal revolt.
Author: Evan Null
