GOP Congressman Questions Garland’s Ties to Woke Learning Company

A Republican congressman is questioning Attorney General Merrick Garland's ties to a left-wing education company after the Justice Department directed law enforcement to investigate threats against school officials at public school board meetings.

Rep. Doug Lamborn (R., Colo.) on Thursday asked Justice Department inspector general Michael Horowitz to investigate Garland's connection to Panorama Education. Founded by Garland's son-in-law, Panorama creates race- and gender-based surveys for students. Lamborn called Garland's connection to the group "concerning," given his recent attempts to meddle in school board meetings.

"While working in authoritarian fashion to halt dissent at school board meetings across the country, a company cofounded by AG Garland's son-in-law is making millions on curriculum that delves into Critical Race Theory and Gender Theory," Lamborn told the Washington Free Beacon. "The family of the attorney general should not profit, while millions of American parents across the country are being silenced."

On Oct. 4, Garland directed FBI and state officials to investigate harassment and threats against school board members. Many parents consider Garland's memo a veiled attempt to silence criticisms of public school officials who promote critical race theory in the classroom, including lessons on privilege and oppression Panorama Education promotes.