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Mar. 19, 2021

COVID, corruption and climate justice are likely DOJ priorities

Attorney General Merrick Garland has assumed the helm of the U.S. Department of Justice at a critical time.

Eddie A. Jauregui

Partner
Holland & Knight LLP

Eddie is a member of the firm's White Collar Defense and Investigations Team. A litigator and former federal prosecutor, Mr. Jauregui focuses on internal corporate investigations, corporate compliance and training, government enforcement, white collar criminal defense and complex business disputes.

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COVID, corruption and climate justice are likely DOJ priorities
Merrick Garland at his confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill, Feb. 22, 2021.

Attorney General Merrick Garland has assumed the helm of the U.S. Department of Justice at a critical time. With the nation still reeling from the attack on the Capitol on January 6, all eyes are on DOJ to bring the attackers to justice and combat what many see as a rise in extremist violence. Accordingly, Garland has made clear that his first priorities are meeting the threat of violent extremism and ensuring racial equity through the enforcement of civil rights. Gar...

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