Those who worked with Garland on the Oklahoma City case — and the prosecution of another notorious domestic terrorist known as the Unabomber — say the experiences shaped him, and make him well-positioned to confront the current threat. How much more experience could you possibly have in domestic terrorism?” said Donna Bucella, a former Justice Department official who, like Garland, was sent to Oklahoma City in the attack’s aftermath to help manage law enforcement’s response. ADADOn his first night in Oklahoma City, Garland drove to the blast site. Circuit, Garland was not one to tell war stories, but his clerks understood how the experience in Oklahoma had affected him. Tigar cautioned in a recent interview about the need for Justice Department leadership that does not overreach when it comes to confronting the latest threats.

Source: Washington Post February 19, 2021 15:05 UTC