Justice Department won't pursue contempt charges against Garland

The Justice Department said it will not pursue a criminal cases against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.

House Republicans held the attorney general in contempt for defying a subpoena, but prosecutors said he enjoys a legal shield because the president claimed executive privilege over tapes they sought.

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