Ari Berman : Lobbies/PACs
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."
Democratic criticism of the Attorney General has been extraordinarily muted.
Democrats weren't really gunning for Ashcroft or Norton, which can be seen as an indicator of how they intend to behave in opposition.
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