Revelation on Biden Administration’s DOJ Actions
Recent documents acquired by conservative watchdog groups reveal that the Biden administration’s Justice Department has sought a legal framework, or “federal hook,” allowing parents to pursue action against school policies regarding Covid, transgender issues, critical race theory, and more.
In a report released by the DOJ, career attorneys expressed concern that such a move would be legally questionable and infringe upon parents’ rights to speak out.
Documents obtained by America First Legal suggest that these revelations substantiate previous claims regarding a memo from former U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.
AFL mentioned in a press release that the efforts over the past three and a half years have revealed documents that not only highlight the DOJ’s alignment with Biden administration’s views but also show significant resistance from civil rights advocates within the department. Additionally, it indicates a lack of federal authority or legal grounds for these actions.
Emails and related documents are accessible as part of this disclosure.
In one email from October 1, 2021, Kevin Chambers, an aide to the Attorney General, communicated with a colleague about Garland’s directive, which was issued on October 4, that called for FBI support regarding threats and harassment directed at school administrators.
Following a Congressional hearing, Garland stated that he issued this directive after the National School Boards Association (NSBA) sent a letter to the White House, urging them to investigate parents they viewed as “domestic terrorists” for their behavior at school board meetings. However, the NSBA later retracted this letter.
Internal DOJ attorneys expressed concerns regarding the legality of the actions discussed in the letters. One lawyer, writing on October 3, noted that while the NSBA’s letter referenced several incidents, most actions seemed unlikely to meet federal legal thresholds. They pointed out that only a few instances appeared to reflect “real threats.”
In 2022, Breitbart News reported that two Republican lawmakers alleged that the FBI had initiated numerous investigations into parents following Garland’s order.
Gene Hamilton, a former attorney general, remarked that the Biden administration seems engaged in efforts to undermine fundamental parental rights in both speaking out and guiding their children’s education, raising concerns about political motivations tied to events like the Virginia gubernatorial elections.
Several notable school board protests took place in Virginia, highlighting the issue. Reports indicated inconsistencies in Garland’s responses to questions posed by legislators regarding the situation.
