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To: President-elect Joe Biden
Biden’s Attorney General must defend democracy
Throughout his tenure as Attorney General, William Barr repeatedly abused his power and disregarded the rights and safety of the American people to cater to President Trump’s whims.
Now, as President-elect Biden evaluates candidates for Attorney General, he must select a nominee who will undo the damage that Barr and Trump have done -- as well as counter any efforts to suppress voters and perpetuate mass incarceration.
Now, as President-elect Biden evaluates candidates for Attorney General, he must select a nominee who will undo the damage that Barr and Trump have done -- as well as counter any efforts to suppress voters and perpetuate mass incarceration.
Why is this important?
This country is in desperate need of a fair, impartial, and effective Attorney General.
For years, William Barr has abused the role -- and put President Trump’s needs ahead of the American people’s. He went after officials that tried to hold Trump accountable.. protected Trump allies like Michael Flynn, who was convicted of lying to the FBI… misled the public about Robert Mueller’s findings… and even ordered an attack on protesters in DC to make way for Trump’s photo shoot.
But now, President-elect Biden has an opportunity to undo the damage that Barr has done. He will soon announce his pick for Attorney General -- and we must make sure his chosen candidate will prioritize repairing our democratic institutions.
We’re calling on Biden to nominate an Attorney General who will:
- Aggressively protect voters’ rights and make voting accessible, secure, and convenient.
- Enforce campaign finance, voting rights, and ethics laws that protect our democracy.
- Act fairly and impart equal justice to all, no matter the political pressures.
- Commit to transforming the criminal legal system, reimagining public safety, and reversing the course of mass incarceration in America.
By selecting a candidate whose track record reflects these crucial priorities, Biden can once again restore integrity to the role of Attorney General -- and make sure our rights and freedoms are protected.
If you believe that Biden’s Attorney General should be ready to defend our democracy and serve the American people, add your name now.
For years, William Barr has abused the role -- and put President Trump’s needs ahead of the American people’s. He went after officials that tried to hold Trump accountable.. protected Trump allies like Michael Flynn, who was convicted of lying to the FBI… misled the public about Robert Mueller’s findings… and even ordered an attack on protesters in DC to make way for Trump’s photo shoot.
But now, President-elect Biden has an opportunity to undo the damage that Barr has done. He will soon announce his pick for Attorney General -- and we must make sure his chosen candidate will prioritize repairing our democratic institutions.
We’re calling on Biden to nominate an Attorney General who will:
- Aggressively protect voters’ rights and make voting accessible, secure, and convenient.
- Enforce campaign finance, voting rights, and ethics laws that protect our democracy.
- Act fairly and impart equal justice to all, no matter the political pressures.
- Commit to transforming the criminal legal system, reimagining public safety, and reversing the course of mass incarceration in America.
By selecting a candidate whose track record reflects these crucial priorities, Biden can once again restore integrity to the role of Attorney General -- and make sure our rights and freedoms are protected.
If you believe that Biden’s Attorney General should be ready to defend our democracy and serve the American people, add your name now.