The criminal investigation of the deaths of two prisoners in CIA custody has come to a close, as the Justice Department announced on Thursday that it would not be pursuing charges against the CIA interrogators involved. The investigation was approved over a year ago by Attorney General Eric Holder, and conducted by Justice Prosecutor John [...]
Voting Rights ‘Bailouts’ Generate Much Discussion
August 13, 2012 | Posted by
A national debate over voting rights has come about in response to controversial state laws that impose an array of election restrictions, including photo ID requirements for voters. States continue to fight many lawsuits that claim the measures would violate the Voting Rights Act by disproportionately harming minorities. The Justice Department has used the law [...]
Book Reveals: AG Eric Holder and Advisor David Axelrod Once ‘Had to be Separated’
June 4, 2012 | Posted by
Eric Holder, who heads Mr Obama’s justice department, is said to have become “incensed” after being accused by David Axelrod of complaining publicly about political interference in his office. “That’s bull****,” Mr Holder said in a confrontation after a cabinet meeting, according to author Daniel Klaidman. He writes: “The two men stood chest to chest. [...]
