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Breitbart to AG Holder: Investigate ACORN or We’ll Release More Tapes Just Before 2010 Election
biggovernment.com — Earlier tonight Andrew Breitbart, James O’Keefe and Hannah Giles discussed the final chapter of the ACORN L.A.... saga on “Hannity,” but more interestingly, Breitbart disclosed where the story goes from here. Transcript (below) starts ... (more) Breitbart to AG Holder: Investigate ACORN or We’ll ...
NPR Shocker: Attorney General Holder Stumped By Lindsey Graham
NPR Shocker: Attorney General Holder Stumped By Lindsey Graham
newsbusters.org — During Wednesday's Justice Department oversight hearing by the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) stumped Attorney... General Eric Holder on what should have been a fairly routine question for America's top law enforcement ... (more) NPR Shocker: Attorney General Holder Stumped By Lindsey ...

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This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism-November 30 -- By: Ed Whelan
Mark Twain Video Shot by Thomas Edison
10 hours ago at The New Editor
"'American Original' by Joan Biskupic: A new biography shows the intellectual prowess -- and interpretive liberties -- of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia."
13 hours ago at How Appealing
The Holder Justice Department Twists The Law Acorn's Way
16 hours ago at Rantburg
America vs. The Narrative
18 hours ago at Solomonia
Holder's Hidden Agenda, cont'd ... -- By: Andy McCarthy
corner.nationalreview.com — This summer, I theorized that Attorney General Eric Holder -- and his boss -- had a hidden... agenda in ordering a re-investigation of the CIA for six-year-old alleged interrogation excesses that had already been scrutinized by non-partisan DOJ ... (more) Holder's Hidden Agenda, cont'd ... -- By: Andy McCarthy
Holder's Testimony -- By: Andy McCarthy
corner.nationalreview.com — They are in recess after opening statements and initial rounds of questions. Here are some of the... Attorney General's whoppers so far: 1. The "tragic shooting" at Ft. Hood. What happened at Ft. Hood was a jihadist massacre -- a terrorist act, ... (more) Holder's Testimony -- By: Andy McCarthy
Despite ban, Holder to speak to CAIR-linked group
politico.com — Attorney General Eric Holder has agreed to give a keynote speech next week to a Michigan group which includes... the local branch of the Council on American-Islamic Relations even though the FBI has formally severed contacts with the ... (more) Despite ban, Holder to speak to CAIR-linked group
Justice Dept. Asked For News Site's Visitor Lists
Justice Dept. Asked For News Site's Visitor Lists
cbsnews.com — In a case that raises questions about online journalism and privacy rights, the U.S. Department of Justice... sent a formal request to an independent news site ordering it to provide details of all reader visits on a certain day. The grand jury subpoena ... (more) Justice Dept. Asked For News Site's Visitor Lists

Holder's decision on Mohammed trial defended
washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from... the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) Holder's decision on Mohammed trial defended
Detainees to get "the-state-always-wins" system of "justice"
salon.com — (updated below) According to The Associated Press , Eric Holder will announce later today that Khalid Sheikh... Mohammed and four other 9/11 defendants will be brought from Guantanamo to New York to stand trial, in a real criminal court, for the crimes ... (more) Detainees to get "the-state-always-wins" system of "justice"
Graham on Miranda Rights (video)
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Graham on Miranda Rights (video)
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Holder tells senators 'We need not cower in the face of this enemy'
thehill.com — Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday vigorously defended his decision to try five terrorist suspects in civilian... courts. Read more... (more) Holder tells senators 'We need not cower in the face of ...
Justice Anthony M. Kennedy Asks School Paper to 'Tidy Up' Remarks
Justice Anthony M. Kennedy Asks School Paper to 'Tidy Up' Remarks
nytimes.com — WASHINGTON — The school newspaper at Dalton, a private school in Manhattan, contained a cryptic note from... its editors last Friday.“We are not able to cover the recent visit by a Supreme Court justice due to numerous publication constraints,” the note ... (more) Justice Anthony M. Kennedy Asks School Paper to 'Tidy ...
SCOTUS Preview: Wood v. Allen
SCOTUS Preview: Wood v. Allen
acslaw.org — Should a man be executed if his rookie attorney failed to introduce evidence of mental incapacity?... (more) SCOTUS Preview: Wood v. Allen

For Holder, much wrestling over decision
washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from... the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) For Holder, much wrestling over decision
Americans at Odds With Recent Terror Trial Decisions
Americans at Odds With Recent Terror Trial Decisions
gallup.com — PRINCETON, NJ -- By 59% to 36%, more Americans believe accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed... should be tried in a military court, rather than in a civilian criminal court. Most Republicans and independents favor holding the trial in a ... (more) Americans at Odds With Recent Terror Trial Decisions

Holder: 'I Have Thought About' Detainees Not Being Convicted -- By: Jim Geraghty
Holder: 'I Have Thought About' Detainees Not Being Convicted -- By: Jim Geraghty
campaignspot.nationalreview.com — Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa: “I don’t think you can say that failure to convict is not an... option, when we have juries in this country.” Attorney General Eric Holder: I have thought about that possibility. Congress has passed legislation that ... (more) Holder: 'I Have Thought About' Detainees Not Being ...
ACLU Sues FBI for Imprisonment of New Jersey Man in Africa
onthehillblog.blogspot.com — The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Investigation, saying it... illegally detained and mistreated an American, Amir Meshal, who was held in Kenya, Somalia and Ethopia for four months in 2007 before being released. (more) ACLU Sues FBI for Imprisonment of New Jersey Man in Africa

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to Be Sent to New York for Trial
redstate.com — This is insane. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and four... others accused in the attacks will be put on criminal trial in New York, Attorney General Eric Holder is expected to announce later ... (more) Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to Be Sent to New York for Trial

Holder answers to 9/11 relatives about trying terrorism suspects in U.S.
Holder answers to 9/11 relatives about trying terrorism suspects in U.S.
washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from... the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) Holder answers to 9/11 relatives about trying terrorism ...
Did Holder stiff Senate on Justice Dept. lawyers who defended jihadis?
washingtonexaminer.com — By: Byron York Chief Political Correspondent 11/19/09 2:00 AM EST Some Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee... were taken aback Wednesday by Attorney General Eric Holder's refusal to reveal conflicts of interest involving Justice Department ... (more) Did Holder stiff Senate on Justice Dept. lawyers who ...
Eric Holder's Baffling KSM Decision
online.wsj.com — DAVID BEAMER On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee met to question Attorney General Eric Holder about his... decision to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others in criminal courts rather than military tribunals. As the father of Todd ... (more) Eric Holder's Baffling KSM Decision