By Hannah Rabinowitz and Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — Attorney General Merrick Garland is scheduled to undergo back surgery on Saturday and delegate his duties for a time during the procedure, according to a Justice Department spokesperson.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland will undergo back surgery this weekend and delegate his duties to the deputy attorney general during the procedure,
The Justice Department made the announcement ahead of the scheduled procedure, a contrast with how Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin handled his recent hospitalization.
Attorney General Merrick Garland will temporarily step aside from his duties due to an impending back surgery scheduled for Saturday, according to reports
Attorney General Merrick Garland will undergo back surgery over the weekend during which his duties will be temporary transferred to his deputy, the Justice Department announced Monday.
Attorney General Merrick Garland will undergo back surgery this weekend and delegate his duties to the deputy attorney general during the procedure, the Justice Department said Monday.
Attorney General Merrick Garland is slated to have a "minimally invasive back procedure" on Saturday that will involve receiving anesthesia, Justice Department spokesperson Xochitl Hinojosa indicated in a statement, according to Politico. The procedure is meant to tackle spinal stenosis.
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