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Responding to a call of a possible domestic disturbance, “I would be derelict in my duty if I didn’t investigate,” she said.

“You are derelict in your duties. I would be derelict to not do something about this,” Marshall told Mayorkas, saying he stood ready “to conduct an impeachment trial.”

One can say that Smith would be derelict in not at least attempting to secure their testimony, leaving everything else aside.

The ballot certification deadline is Friday, leaving little time for the appeal, but Mr. Williams said the high court would be “derelict” if it fails to take up the case.

He added that the department should attempt to unpack the relevant facts, adding that it would be “derelict” for the FBI to not undertake an investigation and see where the facts lie.