Corruption of the Department of Justice goes to the heart of American democracy. It makes a mockery of the rule of law. It thumbs its nose at the Constitution. Corruption of some agencies might only a costly annoyance. Corruption of the Department of Justice threatens our republic.

We have written about the controversy that recently has engulfed Merrick Garland here and here. There is substantial reason to think that Garland has lied to Congress.

But that isn’t the half of it. Garland has been central to the weaponization of government–specifically, the Department of Justice–to attack the Democratic Party’s political enemies, and run interference on behalf of its well-connected members. Garland has swung into action against the Democratic Party’s foes even when they are just parents who express concern at school board meetings. This is intolerable.

[I sympathize, but I wonder whether it’s wise strategy. Kevin McCarthy would probably get an impeachment across the line in the House, but it will die in the Senate no matter what proof manages to get put on the table. A trial might help underscore the point, but a failed trial *could* backfire. It might be better to start scheduling prime-time House hearings to expose all of these lies and corrupt activities, and hang Garland like a millstone around Biden’s neck. We have a history around failed impeachment trials that should offer at least some caution to Republicans. — Ed]