7 Articles
Friday, October 9, 2009
Puerto Rican Government Threatens Terrorism Charges For Laid-Off Workers At Oct 15 Protest
Puerto Rican Governor Luis Fortuno threatens to charge picketing civil servants with engaging in terrorism at upcoming protest of gov't layoffs on Thursday Oct 15.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
New Justice Department Policy Signals Hope for Justice in Vieques
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A new DOJ policy limiting the use of the national security defense by government agencies in court offers hope for Vieques. The government should immediately retract its foolish sovereign immunity defense in the Vieques case and allow the people of Vieques a fair shake with justice. Better yet, the Justice Department could settle the matter now, allowing for the expedited cleanup and remedies for the island.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Imprisoned Democrat Paul Minor Awaits Ruling On Appeal of Partisan Conviction With Major 1st Amendment Implications
Convicted Democrat Paul Minor from Mississippi Awaits Justice in Botched GOP political prosecution.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
'Justice for Vieques' Resolutions Passed by Both Houses of Puerto Rican Legislature
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When will the Obama Administration follow through on Obama's campaign promise to clean up the island and provide justice for the Vieques residents sickened by the Navy's actions?
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Obama Must Live Up To Campaign Pledge On Vieques Cleanup
President Barack Obama should instruct his administration to fulfill his campaign pledge to clean up the Navy's toxic mess in Vieques, Puerto Rico, and to help the victims of Vieques who suffer from a suite of health problems caused by the military's 50-plus year bombardment of the island.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Paul Minor Denied Release by 5th Circuit and Justice Department
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The 5th Circuit Court and DOJ rejected Paul Minor's release on bond pending the outcome of his appeal. Relying on a previous denial by Rove friend Judge Priscilla Owen (who recused herself from Minor's case last week) the 5th Circuit refused Minor's release on bail, but did suggest that Minor deserves a temporary furlough to visit his dying wife Sylvia. The Obama DOJ should move quickly to support Minor's furlough request.
Friday, April 3, 2009
A Surprise Recusal and Promising Result in Paul Minor Appeal Hearing
Rove Protege Judge Priscilla Owen's last minute recusal from Paul Minor's appeal hearing April 1st was an unexpected surprise. During the hearing, the DOJ attorney waffled badly in response to tough questions from the panel of judges, while Minor's attorney presented a strong case. Whether Minor is released in time to be with his dying wife is entirely in the hands of this panel deliberating Paul Minor's appeal.
