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"An Attorney General cannot ignore the laws of
our land."
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Jill Savitt; EndTortureNow.org
Urge
Your Senators to Oppose Gonzales
"In
the positions he took as White House Counsel, Mr. Gonzales set the stage
for the abuse that happened at Abu Ghraib and other U.S. military prisons
around the world. Alberto Gonzales was the architect of the legal strategy
that led President Bush to order that the Geneva Conventions should
not be applied to the conflict in Afghanistan"... at the link above,
to the 'Human
Rights first campaign,' you can send a message to your senator,
opposing the confirmation of Alberto Gonzales for US Attorney General.
From
Women and Life on Earth advisor Iris Morales:"I have joined with
a group of colleagues to comment on the Alberto Gonzales nomination. As
you know, last year several national Latino organizations
announced support for him based on his Latino heritage. Many of us are
outraged that Gonzales’ anti-human rights record is being downplayed
in Latin@ communities. We believe that it is important that, as Latin@s,
we mobilize to express our opposition to his record. We are trying
to get as many people as possible to sign the statement and encourage
you to circulate it widely to your friends and family. Please go
to www.NewPoder.org"
Jenny S. Martinez, an Assistant Professor of Law at Stanford Law School
and former law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, also
announced her opposition. "We should not forget that Latinos' history
in the U.S. shows the importance of fighting to ensure the rule of law
is respected and honored," said Martinez. "Already, harsh immigration
laws enacted as anti-terrorism measures are being used against vulnerable
immigrant communities with no connection to terrorism at all."
http://www.commondreams.org/news2005/0124-04.htm
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