Criticism of Pres. Bush's AG Nomination Focuses on Post-9/11 Cases

WASHINGTON, United States of America - Those who criticize President Bush's recent nominee for attorney general, former federal judge, Michael Mukasey, place significant emphasis on his treatment of Arab men who were arrested on suspicion of being linked with international terrorism and mistreated in the wake of the 9/11 attacks .

The New York Times reports that the White House has refused to address specific questions about Mr. Mukasey's involvement with post-9/11 cases prior to Senate hearing.

Judge Mukasey is now up for consideration by the Senate.

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The New York Times - Post-9/11 Cases Fuel Criticism for Nominee - 23 September 2007