'Maybe This Will Refresh Your Memory': Josh Hawley's Top Moments From The Past Year | 2021 REWIND

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Attorney General Garland issued a memo focusing on federal crimes related to harassment and intimidation at school board meetings, despite Cruz's accusations of weaponizing the DOJ. The Secretary addressed border enforcement measures and clarified decisions regarding expulsion flights and international agreements, facing questioning from Senators regarding gun control and school safety measures.

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  • Attorney General Garland issued an unprecedented memo involving the DOJ, FBI, and local school boards, based on 13 possible federal crimes related to harassment and intimidation, emphasizing that intimidation entails threats of bodily harm or death, not annoyance.
  • Senator Cruz accused Garland of weaponizing the DOJ and FBI against parents, highlighting instances of alleged intimidation and arrests at school board meetings, calling for Garland's resignation and criticizing the involvement of federal agencies in local matters.

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  • What federal crimes were identified in the memo issued by Attorney General Garland?

    Harassment and intimidation, including annoying phone calls.

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Summary

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Garland's Memo Sparks Controversy Over Parental Rights

  • Attorney General Garland issued a memo on October 4th involving the Department of Justice, FBI, and local school boards, unprecedented in the country's history.
  • The memo was based on a letter from the National School Board Association, later retracted and apologized for, but the memo was not retracted by Garland.
  • The memo identified 13 possible federal crimes related to harassment and intimidation, including making annoying phone calls.
  • Garland clarified that the Supreme Court defines intimidation as a threat to cause fear of bodily harm or death, not annoyance.
  • Garland admitted to not seeing the memo listing the federal crimes, which was from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana.
  • Senator Cruz accused Garland of not prioritizing the memo, suggesting Garland knew the consequences of involving the DOJ and FBI in local school board matters.
  • Cruz highlighted a case where a parent was arrested at a school board meeting for raising concerns about his daughter's assault, questioning Garland's knowledge of the case.
  • Cruz accused Garland of weaponizing the DOJ and FBI against parents like Scott Smith, calling for Garland's resignation.
  • Senator Cruz and Ms. Monaco debated the memorandum's focus on violence and the lack of clarity on harassment and intimidation at school board meetings.
  • Cruz criticized the use of the FBI to intervene in school board meetings, accusing the DOJ of attempting to intimidate and silence parents expressing concerns.

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Border Secretary Addresses Enforcement and International Agreements

  • The Secretary denies ever stating that the border is open and mentions that 100% of families and single adults are subject to expulsion, except for those with acute vulnerabilities.
  • CBP data indicates 178,000 enforcement encounters at the southern border in April, with the Secretary unable to provide the exact percentage subject to immediate expulsion.
  • The Secretary addresses the termination of flight programs for expelling families under Title 42, denying that pressure from left-wing groups influenced the decision.
  • The Secretary clarifies that decisions regarding expulsion flights are made based on the agency's mission and not due to external pressure, despite working with the ACLU in litigation.
  • The Secretary explains the termination of Safe Third Country agreements with El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, emphasizing that these agreements were not deemed safe for individuals fleeing persecution.
  • Senator Hawley questions the Secretary's actions regarding the termination of international agreements and the impact on children's safety, suggesting that the agreements' termination may have put children in harm's way.
  • Senator Hawley questions the Secretary's involvement with gun control groups and expresses concerns about potential restrictions on law-abiding gun owners if confirmed as ATF director.
  • The Secretary clarifies his support for the individual right to keep and bear firearms, acknowledging the Supreme Court's recognition of this right in the Heller case.
  • Senator Cotton questions the Secretary about his past statements regarding the Secret Service and armed guards in schools, seeking clarification on his views on arming guards for school safety.
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