Justice Department Operations
Attorney General Ashcroft testified about Justice Department procedures and operations. Among the topics he addressed were procedures author… read more
Attorney General Ashcroft testified about Justice Department procedures and operations. Among the topics he addressed were procedures authorized under the USA Patriot Act, the detention of illegal immigrants, antiterrorism policies, and a recent report by the Justice Department’s inspector general critical of the detention of several immigrants. Mr. Ashcroft defended the actions of Justice Department officials in pursuing terrorists, vowed to fully investigate charges of abuse of detainees, and said the department would ask Congress for more latitude in future pursuits of terrorists. close
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