Attorney General Merrick Garland to Undergo Surgery for Spinal Stenosis

Published on January 30, 2024

Attorney General Merrick Garland is scheduled for surgery to treat spinal stenosis this weekend, a spokeswoman for the Justice Department announced Monday. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco will be in charge until Mr. Garland’s return the following week, Politico reported. The announcement comes out of precaution after Defense Secretary Lloyd Anderson faced severe criticism for failing to tell the White House he was hospitalized for prostate cancer surgery and subsequent complications. According to a press statement from Justice Department spokeswoman Xochitl Hinojosa, Mr. Garland’s procedure is minimally invasive and is expected to last around 90 minutes. What Is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal canal of the lower back begins to narrow. When this happens, the narrowing places pressure on the spinal cord or nerves that run to the muscles. While spinal stenosis can occur in any part of the spine, it is most common in the lower back....

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