Lester Holt conducted a good interview with Attorney General Merrick Garland. I think Attorney General Garland is correct to work meticulously to bring justice to the country regarding January 6th.
Part of the issue regarding January 6th is a significant fear within the country that Trump could run again and possibly win the presidency. The DOJ preserves civil rights of those being investigated in case the investigation does not turn out to be indictable.
January 6th was traumatic. It was an assault on our democracy. It seems urgent. The indictments have to be perfect in order to protect the country.
This is a terrible time for Americans. Coming off the Trump presidency there are huge problems, including a global pandemic. American lives are not usually troubled in this way. The country would like those guilty before a judge and contained, but, it has to be done well. It is a time to believe in the strength of the USA. I am sure the Attorney General is looking at any statute of limitations. I believe he knows these trials need to take place within this administration.
I believe the correct statute of limitations for sedition is covered under the “Subversion Activities Control Act.” That would be Title 50, Section 783(e). It would be a ten year statute of limitations. However, the indictments need to go through and trials held within the Biden administration’s first term of office.
