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Authorities Roundup 48 Suspects in U.S. in Crackdown on Mexican Drug Cartel
Weapons seized in operation/DEA photo More and more media outlets in recent months were reporting on Mexican drug violence that was spilling into the U.S. Authorities hope this will address some of the problem, but obviously it will take more than this to make it go away. By Josh Meyer Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON —…
Thomas Saenz Tapped to Head Justice Dept. Civil Rights Division
The selection of Thomas Saenz is getting a thumbs up from the civil rights attorneys and academics, which is important considering the division had its share of problems during the Bush years. By Wall Street Journal Law Blog This just in: The Los Angeles Daily Journal is reporting that President Obama has tapped Thomas Saenz…
Former Secret Service Agent Earl Devaney to Watch Over Stimulus Package
Earl Devaney, a former Secret Service agent, doesn’t look like the kind who takes tasks lightly. And he isn’t. But let’s see if he can keep a handle on the monstrous spending package. Earl Devaney By Christopher Weaver ProPublica Earl Devaney, the inspector general behind such classic exposes of government graft as the Jack Abramoff…
Drug Czar Nominee Robert Kerlikowske Not Big on Pot Busts
The new drug czar may have a different approach to drugs. For one, his record as Seattle Police chief shows he’s not big on focusing on marijuana busts. But can he offer up a different enough approach to make an impact on a war on drugs in which victory is always beyond reach? And…
Chicago Mayor Daley Blasts Feds For Overlooking Blatant Drug and Gun Trafficking
Never one to be shy, the mayor blasted the feds out of frustration for what he sees in his city. The big question is whether he has a legit gripe or just needs to blow off some steam. By Dan Mihalopoulos Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — In a trademark rambling soliloquy, Mayor Richard Daley on Tuesday…
Afghan Immigrant Says He Faces Charges Because He Refused to Be an FBI Snitch
By Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif – An Afghan immigrant accused of lying on his citizenship application is claiming he is being charged because he refused to become an FBI informant. Ahmad Niazi was arrested in Orange County last week on perjury, passport fraud and other charges. Authorities allege he is the brother-in-law of Osama…
CAIR Invites FBI’s Mueller To Minn. Dinner Even Though He Cut Ties to the Islamic Group
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said it invited FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III to a community dinner Wednesday at Minneapolis Mosque – an interesting move considering the FBI recently cut off official ties to the organization because of its support of Hamas. “The invitation to Director Mueller…
Mexico’s Drug Violence is Arizona’s Headache Too
It seems for far too long the U.S. has failed to do enough to keep the drug violence in Mexico from spilling over into the U.S. states like Texas, Calif. and Arizona. The time has come to do something. By RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD New York Times PHOENIX – The raging drug war among cartels in…