President Barack Obama has drawn praise, but his use of the “state secrets” privilege to squash lawsuits on torture and surveillance is drawing mounting opposition....
For the past eight years, Democratic members of Congress have been issuing pleas for greater transparency, accountability, and a return to the rule of law....
Judging from a recent interview, it appears Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) would like to educate citizens and investigate the Bush Administration's past policies....
News that Governor David Paterson has authorized Attorney General Andrew Cuomo to conduct a full-blown investigation into "political interference" by the New York State police is welcome....
Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 13-3 to authorize subpoenas focused on the Bush Administration's warrant-less wiretapping program. Here is what...
The United States this week released the transcript of the military hearing for self-proclaimed 9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed. Initial accounts...
