A lawmaker is accused of inciting violence at the Capitol.

 

The New York Times published a piece co-authored by POGO’s executive director, Danielle Brian. It’s a major deal. But an even bigger deal is the topic at hand: a sitting House Representative faces a lawsuit claiming he helped incite the January 6 Capitol riots—and now he’s asking the Justice Department to defend him. Representative Mo Brooks (R-AL) has called upon Attorney General Merrick Garland to defend his speech at a rally on January 6, saying that encouraging Americans to “start taking down names and kicking ass” was within his job description. But the Justice Department has no business defending an insurrection or its enablers. Read the full article in the New York Times to learn more. If Attorney General Garland chooses to certify Rep. Brooks' actions, we will be at a huge loss. Not only would a certification allow Brooks to evade justice, but it would also open the door for the other defendants in the case—including former President Donald Trump—to follow suit. Our Justice Department would be left defending the right of elected representatives to incite an insurrection against their own government. Understand what is at stake with this lawsuit by reading the full article in the New York Times. Thank you for helping us hold the government accountable. Caitlin MacNeal Director of Communications Project On Government Oversight

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