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Atty. Gen. Mukasey Erases Ruling of Bush Regime that Denied Immigrants Effective Legal Counsel
It’s not unusual for current administrations to undo some of the last minute rulings of the previous regime. Here’s one that will certainly be applauded by civil rights and immigration rights organizations. The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times WASHINGTON –Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. today vacated a ruling issued in the waning days of…
Suburban D.C. Prosecutor Says Not Enough Evidence to Charge in Inmate Death; Welcomes Justice Dept. to Investigate
Some how this all seems to stink. Ronnie White was no angel. He was accused of killing a cop. But still, he died in jail and it looked, as if — at least to the medical examiner — that it was a homicide by strangulation. The state police thinks it looks more like a suicide….
Twenty Three Guns Found at Airport Checkpoints Last Week In May
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — It’s been nearly eight years since the infamous Sept. 11 attacks, yet people continue to bring guns to the airport. The latest report from the Transportation Security Administration shows that 23 firearms were found at U.S. airport checkpoints from May 25-31 alone. Additionally, during that period, seven passengers were…
FBI Dir. Mueller Says Stimulus Plan Vulnerable to Fraud
There is no question the stimulus package will be a haven for scammers. The package includes a weatherization program , which allows homes to become more energy efficient. That one will open the door for crooks involved in mortgage fraud. It won’t be pretty. By Thom Weidlich Bloomberg NEW YORK — FBI Director Robert Mueller…
N.Y. Fed Judge Refuses to Block Media From Using Perp Walk Photo of Politician
Federal law enforcement has often accomodated the press and paraded suspects past the cameras. It’s been going on a long time around the country and apparently it’s not going to stop now. By Vesselin Mitev New York Law Journal A Long Island, N.Y., politician charged with tax evasion cannot prevent media outlets from running photographs…
Ex-U.S. Atty. Christie Easily Wins Republican Primary for N.J. Governor
The ex-U.S. Attorney has a good brand name and is likely to give the incumbent Jon S. Corzine a run for his money. In fact, Christie leads in polls against Corzine. But the race is still young. Would a Republican victory give the Republican party a glimmer of hope after a poor showing at the…
No Warm Welcome For Indicted Chicago Aldr. Carothers Who Wore FBI Wire
Wearing a wire around your colleagues is not a great way to ingratiate yourself. It is, however, a good way to get a cut on your time when you cooperate with the FBI. It looks like indicted Chicago Alderman Isaac Carothers will be eating lunch alone. By Dan Mihalopoulos and Dan P. Blake Chicago Tribune…
House to Consider Banning Contoversial Whole-Body Imaging Machines at Airports
Had a few extra donuts on that vacation? Hoping no one will notice if you wear that baggy shirt? Well, the new body scanners being used on an experimental basis at some U.S. airports apparently can see right through the clothing. Good for security. Not so good for privacy. And so much for hiding. Some…