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Supreme Court tosses out lawsuit accusing John Ashcroft of misusing his power

By an 8-0 vote, the Supreme Court says former Attorney General John Ashcroft did not clearly violate the 4th Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures. The case stemmed from the arrest of Abdullah al Kidd, who was held for two weeks, ostensibly so he could serve as a witness in a terrorism trial in Idaho.

 

CPAC, Day 2: Pawlenty, Bachmann, Ron Paul

CPAC, Day 2: Pawlenty, Bachmann, Ron Paul

Day two of 38th annual Conservative Political Action is underway. The scheduled lineup of speakers includes: Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, a potential presidential candidate, speaks at 10 am EST. Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., at 12:20 pm EST. Former U.S. attorney general John Ashcroft, 1:15 p.m. EST.

 

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