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Larry Hales Charges Dropped
Larry Hales and FriendALERT: The Racist Frame-up Charges Against Larry Hales HAVE BEEN DROPPED! On Wed., April 23 all charges were dropped against Denver activist Larry Hales. Hales had been assaulted by ten Denver cops this past Nov. 30. The … Continue reading
The Ever-Expanding Private Security Empire
FBI Abuse of “National Security Letters” — New Revelationsby Tom Burghardt / April 19, 2008 When biochemist Magdy Mahmoud Mustafa el-Nashar was released from custody in Cairo in 2005, no one could have be more relieved than the vacationing former … Continue reading
Calling to Task Those Who Disregard the Constitution
Cheney, Torture and the Chance to Restore the Rule of LawBy John Nichols / April 12, 2008 The Constitution of the United States is absolutely clear when it comes to matters of torture. Amendment 8 specifically states that, “Excessive bail … Continue reading
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Tagged Cheney, Civil Liberties, Congress, Human Rights, Justice, Torture
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Skeletor Is Gonna Be Watching You
Administration Set to Use New Spy Program in USby Spencer S. Hsu The Bush administration said yesterday that it plans to start using the nation’s most advanced spy technology for domestic purposes soon, rebuffing challenges by House Democrats over the … Continue reading
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Tagged Civil Liberties, Personal Freedom, Privacy, U.S. Government
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Cops and Former Secret Service Agents Ran Black Ops on Green Groups
Meet the private security firm that spied on Greenpeace and other environmental outfits for corporate clients. A tale of intrigue, infiltration, and dumpster-diving. By James Ridgeway / April 11, 2008 A private security company organized and managed by former Secret … Continue reading
German Citizen Challenges U.S. Rendition Before Human Rights Commission
Khaled el-Masri, a German of Lebanese descent says the CIA abducted him Dec. 2003 at the Serbian-Macedonian border. Photo y Thomas Kienzle / AP.Man claims CIA tortured him, goes to international courtApril 9, 2009 Washington — A German citizen thwarted … Continue reading
The Raid on the Compound at Eldorado : A Rag Blogger Discussion
Investigators bused dozens of women and children from the polygamist compound in Eldorado, Texas, yesterday, as other law enforcement agents continued to search the compound for more evidence. They were taken to San Angelo, about 45 miles away. Photo by … Continue reading
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Tagged Civil Liberties, Criminal Justice, MDS, Personal Freedom, Sexual Abuse, Texas
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The Raid at Eldorado : Two Views
The FLDS temple at EldoradoPhoto / Randy Mankin / Austin Chronicle. [Look for a discussion by Rag Bloggers about the Raid on the El Dorado compound, to be posted soon.] Affidavit: Polygamist Ranch Rife with Sexual AbuseBy Wade Goodwyn / … Continue reading
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Tagged Civil Liberties, Criminal Justice, Personal Freedom, Religion, Sexual Abuse, Texas
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Government Opposes Habeas Corpus in Case Before Supreme Court
Another Test for Habeas CorpusOne of the dismal hallmarks of the Bush administration’s conduct of the war on terror has been its obsession with avoiding outside scrutiny of its actions, including by the federal courts. In particular, it has attacked … Continue reading
Giving Legal Guidance to Ignore the Constitution
White House Query Led Lawyer to Write Memo Saying Bush Could Ignore Fourth Amendmentby Jason Leopold / April 5th, 2008 Eleven days after 9/11, John Yoo, a former deputy in the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel, drafted a 20-page … Continue reading
Democrats Query Mukasey About 9/11 Statement
Top Democrats demand Attorney General explain remarks about pre-9/11 phone callA letter has been sent by leaders of the House Judiciary Committee to Attorney General Michael Mukasey, demanding that he explain a recent public statement that federal authorities failed to … Continue reading
