Rachel Maddow reveals Merrick Garland memo.

Rachel Maddow shared Monday's Justice Department memo affirming a Trump-era order restricting investigations into candidates during an election year.

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The memo titled "Election Year Sensitivities", signed by Attorney General Merrick Garland.

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Former President Donald Trump will be charged by federal prosecutors in connection to the Capitol Riot.

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Maddow stated that Garland's document, she did not believe, was made public.

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It also cites an email from the former Attorney General William Barr.

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"Department employees should also comply with the additional requirements issued February 5, 2020 by the Attorney General.

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The Washington Examiner reached the Justice Department to request comment.

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Novak Djokovic beat Tim Van Rijthoven.

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