For more than six hours, Garland testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee and faced questions about a multitude of topics, including the politically charged investigations that await him if he's confirmed to lead the Justice Department. Here's a look at some key lines from today's hearing:
President Biden's attorney general nominee Merrick Garland shared his reason and motivation for wanting to confront hate and discrimination in the US justice system. Garland pointed to his own family story and grandparents who found protection in the US after fleeing anti-Semitism and persecution.
On past Trump policies: While Garland declined to weigh in on some of the controversies of the Trump administration, he strongly rebuked the Trump administration's child separation immigration policy, calling it "shameful" and committing to aiding a Senate investigation into the matter.
On inequality in the justice system: The attorney general nominee stressed that the Justice Department's role is meant to "serve the Rule of Law and to ensure equal justice under the law.".
Federal prosecutors have charged at least 250 people in connection with the Capitol riot, according to a CNN analysis of court records and DOJ announcements. The riot was an attempt to stop the Senate from counting the electoral votes that confirmed President Biden's win.
The first day of Merrick Garland's confirmation hearing is still ongoing, but Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin already indicated when he thinks the nominee will be confirmed.
Attorney General nominee Judge Merrick Garland said he has no regrets that Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh received the death penalty, but has since changed his perspective on the death penalty. Garland reiterated his stance on the death penalty during questions with Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton.
The hearing for Xavier Becerra, who currently serves as California's attorney general, will take place next Tuesday before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Becerra's hearing will happen a day after another committee is set to hold its first hearing for Judge Merrick Garland, Biden's pick for US attorney general.
Washington (CNN) President Joe Biden 's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services will appear before a Senate committee next week for his confirmation hearing, giving the nominee a chance to field questions about how he will help lead the administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
If confirmed, he would play a key role as the head of a department overseeing everything from the vaccine rollout to important health guidelines. Becerra, a former member of Congress, has already played a critical part in national health care issues, having been the chief defender of the Affordable Care Act in court.
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During the last hearing in the matter on May 1, the apex court had issued notice to the Union of India (UOI) and sought its detailed response by July 12 to take a decision on examining the constitutional validity of section 124-A of the IPC 1860.
"The restriction imposed by the section is an unreasonable one, and therefore does not constitute a permissible restriction in terms of Article 19 (2) of the Constitution.