Hold Ashcroft Accountable
David Cole : Civil Rights & Liberties
The Ninth Circuit rules that John Ashcroft can be held accountable for the "paradigm of prevention" that led to unlawful detainment of a US citizen.
David Cole : Civil Rights & Liberties
The Ninth Circuit rules that John Ashcroft can be held accountable for the "paradigm of prevention" that led to unlawful detainment of a US citizen.
The Justice Department meddled in a case against Jack Abramoff in Guam in 2002; last week, Bush nominated the current Abramoff prosecutor to the federal bench. Can the DOJ credibly continue this investigation?
Jesselyn Radack : War on Terrorism
Government employees should never have to choose between
their conscience and their career.
The temptation may be to heave a sigh of relief that Ashcroft is gone. That would be a mistake.
The Bush Administration awards a judgeship to the author of an infamous memo.
David Cole : George W. Bush Administration
He's trying to talk up the Patriot Act, but americans may no longer be
buying.
Jake Bergman & Julia Reynolds : Guns & Gun Control
Law enforcement officials describe the US as a one-stop shop for the guns sought by international terrorists.
Judge tells government that secret arrests are a "concept odious to a democratic society."
