
DeSantis says AG Garland 'weaponizing the DOJ' against parents
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday vowed to fight an order by Attorney General Merrick Garland directing the FBI to address threats of violence against school officials and teachers across the country.
DeSantis’ tweet comes a day after Garland directed the FBI and U.S. attorney offices to hold meetings with federal, state and local law enforcement leaders within 30 days to discuss ways to combat what the DOJ described as an "increase in harassment, intimidation and threats of violence against school board members, teachers and workers in our nation’s public schools."
"Threats against public servants are not only illegal, they run counter to our nation’s core values," Garland said in a statement Monday. "Those who dedicate their time and energy to ensuring that our children receive a proper education in a safe environment deserve to be able to do their work without fear for their safety."