Attorney General Garland: Terrorism Keeps Me Up At Night

The transcript covers the Attorney General's testimony on the Justice Department's budget request, focusing on domestic and foreign terrorism threats. Garland emphasizes the importance of investigating the January 6 insurrection and seeks funding for community policing and mental health initiatives. The budget also includes an increase for the Civil Rights Division to protect voting rights and prosecute hate crimes.

What keeps the Attorney General up at night according to his testimony?

• The rising cost of the budget

• Terrorism, both foreign and domestic

• The lack of community policing

• The increase in hate crimes

What was pledged as a top priority during Garland's confirmation hearing?

• Increasing foreign aid

• Investigating the January 6 insurrection

• Improving mental health services

• Reducing the budget

How much additional funding is being sought for community-oriented policing?

• $33 million

• $304 million

• $1 billion

• $500 million

What is a proposed method to reduce risk in high-risk contacts according to the budget proposal?

• Reducing community programs

• Implementing stricter laws

• Substituting social workers and mental health professionals

• Increasing police presence

What is the purpose of the $33 million increase in the Justice Department's civil rights division?

• To fund international programs

• To support environmental initiatives

• To protect voting rights and prosecute hate crimes

• To improve infrastructure