Monday News Roundup
The New York Times reports on the upcoming hearings on Alberto Gonzales for Attorney General, suggesting that while questioning will be tough, he will be confirmed. Hearings will begin on Thursday.
In other Gonzales news, the ACLU has published a new report highlighting the White House counsel's role in detainee abuse, as well as other troubling aspects of his record.
The Chicago Tribune analyzes recent detainee litigation, suggesting that a "legal tide is turning," in favor of detainees. As further evidence, Senate Foreign Relations chairman Richard Lugar as well as Senator Carl Levin have attacked a reported government plan to hold terror suspects for life.
The Washington Post's editorial board takes fire at President Bush's nominations strategy of renominating his most controversial judicial choices. According to the piece, "Mr. Bush's insistence on total victory -- a victory that simply isn't possible in a functioning two-party system -- will only ensure that the war goes on."
Legal Affairs "Debate Club" tackles the question of whether Clarence Thomas should be Chief Justice.
Grits for Breakfast points to a Houston Chronicle editorial calling for a reduction in penalties for marijuana possession.