Attorney General Alberto Gonzales

Alberto Gonzales has officially resigned from his post at the Department of Justice, amid scandals associated with the firing of several justices. Alberto Gonzales is accused of lying under oath to Congress about the political and partisan implications of his actions. Many people within the congress and justic department believe that Gonzales ignored the law and constitutional responsibilities in order to give the Bush Administration more power. Alberto Gonzales was the nation's 80th Attorney General.

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Two data breach laws pass Senate Judiciary Committee

Two federal data security laws have cleared the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee.The committee on Thursday voted to approve both the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, sponsored by committee Chairman Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and the Data Breach Notification Act, endorsed by California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.Leahy's bill requires that breached organizations notify individuals whose personal information was compromised. Entities do not have to report the incident if the exposed data was encrypted or somehow rendered useless. Right now, breach alert mandates are handled at the state level, where 45 states have passed similar laws. A federal law would supersede those.Leahy's legislation ... Read Full Story

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Analysis: Democrats have short memory on judges

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Ten months into Barack Obama's presidency, Democrats are accusing Republicans of creating "a dark mark on the Senate" by delaying confirmation of his federal court nominees. The mark might not be as dark as Democrats make it seem. Of the 27 judicial nominations Obama has made so far, all five brought up for votes in the Senate have won relatively quick confirmations, including new Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. So what is this "dark mark" that Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., talks about? It's primarily two federal judges — one from Indiana, the other Maryland — who've been waiting five months for ... Read Full Story

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Liberal lawmakers defy Obama on Patriot Act

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Defying the Obama administration, the House Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to remove from the USA Patriot Act a tool for tracking non-U.S. citizens in anti-terrorism investigations. The committee, dominated by Democratic liberals, also voted to amend the anti-terrorism law to curb the government's surveillance and seizure powers. The bill went to the full House on a 16-10 vote along party lines, with Republicans casting all the votes in opposition. GOP lawmakers said the legislation would hinder law enforcement and intelligence agencies in fighting terrorism. The legislation would allow the Patriot Act's never-used "lone wolf" section to expire at the end of the year. The ... Read Full Story

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Senate, White House agree on reporter protections

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The White House, key senators and media representatives have reached a compromise on legislation to protect reporters from being forced to disclose their confidential sources in federal court. Senate supporters of the so-called media shield bill said Friday that the deal gives the government authority to override those rights in certain national security cases. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said the agreement "strikes the right balance between national security concerns and the public's right to know." He said it would preserve a strong defense for reporters trying to protect sources while making sure the government can do its job of protecting citizens. The Senate Judiciary ... Read Full Story

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Controversial Patriot Act Provisions Appears Set For Reauthorization

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The USA Patriot Act, rushed into law by a panicky U.S. Congress in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, gave the government broad surveillance powers to spy on innocent Americans. But it also stipulated that three of its more controversial provisions should expire next month unless reapproved by lawmakers. And it appears that reapproval may be about to happen – evidently with a green light from the Obama Administration and over strong objections from human rights and civil liberties groups. Last week, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed the USA Patriot Act Extension Act of 2009. The bill makes only minor ... Read Full Story

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College student shouts ‘You lie!’ to Alberto Gonzales during speech.

Former Bush attorney general Alberto Gonzales recently spoke at the University of Tennessee at Martin about “Living Legal History: Working with the White House, the Department of Justice and the Supreme Court.” Gonzales received a “mixed” response from students and residents, and he had a Joe-Wilson moment when a student interrupted his speech and [...]

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Juan Guerra Files Suit Against Lucio, Gonzales, et al

RAYMONDVILLE, Oct. 20 - The Guardian’s media partner, KGBT-TV, is reportingthat former Willacy County DA Juan Guerra has filed a federal lawsuit againststate Sen. Eddie Lucio and 28 others.Also sued, Action 4 News isreporting, is former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, former U.S.Attorney for Southern District of Texas Donald DeGarbrielle, and state DistrictJudges Migdalia Lopez and Janet Leal.Among the accusations areengaging in...

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October 4, 2007: White House Denies Justice Department Authorized Torture

The White House denies reports that a secret Justice Department opinion in 2005 authorized the use of torture against detainees suspected of terrorist connections, or superseded US anti-torture laws . Press secretary Dana Perino tells reporters: "This country does not torture. It is a policy of the United States that we do not torture and we do not." The existence of the 2005 memo, signed by then-Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, was revealed...

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Alberto Gonzales Heckled: College Student Shouts "You Lie!" At The Bush...

Alberto Gonzales, former attorney general during the George W. Bush presidency and current teacher at Texas Tech came to UTM to speak with students on Oct. 29, 2009. A mixed response was received by the controversial figure, with some students and residents praising his service to the United States, with others calling that he be arrested and tried as a war criminal. While there were many moments where students loudly applauded Gonzales...

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