Merrick Garland reaffirms right while defending memo aimed at combating growing threats against school officials; Republicans criticize directive, call for it to be rescinded

After mounting pressure on White House, federal lawsuit asks to declare new legislation invalid in order 'to protect the rights that Texas has violated'

Majority Leader Schumer hails judge for his 'integrity, independence, respect for the rule of law and credibility on both sides of the aisle'

Confirmation vote could come within days; top Republican on judiciary committee to back the nominee, calls him 'an honorable man'

Biden's pick for attorney general touts prosecuting Timothy McVeigh for 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, assures lawmakers that Justice Department would remain independent on his watch

At hearing for attorney general nominee, Merrick Garland cites immigrant grandparents who fled anti-Semitism and persecution

From secretary of state to attorney general, a diverse cross-section of American Jewry is set to fill seats at the incoming president's Cabinet table and elsewhere in government

US President-elect to hold event Thursday introducing the judge, whose 2016 nomination to the Supreme Court was blocked by Senate Republicans

US president-elect turns to experienced judge, with vast credentials and reputation for moderation, to run his Justice Department

Other candidates for top legal post are outgoing Alabama Senator Doug Jones, judge Merrick Garland and former deputy attorney general Sally Yates