Alliance for Justice Issues Report on the Nomination of Michael Mukasey

In anticipation of his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee later this week, today Alliance for Justice issued a report on the nomination of Michael Mukasey to be Attorney General.

"This hearing offers a unique opportunity for Congress and the public to learn about the workings of a Justice Department which has evaded the law, misrepresented the truth, and imposed a veil of secrecy on a wide range of its activities," observed Nan Aron, president of Alliance for Justice.  "In order to restore public faith in the Justice Department, Judge Mukasey must be forthcoming about his own views on controversial legal subjects—and likewise insist that the Department he has been nominated to head is equally forthcoming."

"No nominee comes with the presumption of confirmation," Aron continued.  "The Senate must be assured that Judge Mukasey can and will: adhere to the rule of law; balance national security concerns with rights and liberties; promote the nomination of fair and independent judges; put the interests of Americans ahead of the interests of the president; and cooperate with the United States Congress."

"Candid responses and complete answers by Judge Mukasey, both about his legal views and his plans for the future of the Department, could be the first step in the long road towards rebuilding the tattered reputation of an institution historically revered for its independence." 

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