More public interest groups opposed to Gonzales
More public interest groups — such as the Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch and the ACLU (although they officially take no position, they call for a full and thorough hearing) — are coming out and voicing their displeasure over President Bush’s choice for attorney general, Alberto Gonzales. There’s no question that the AG can have a profound affect on civil and human rights in the US. What’s not as clear is whether or not Gonzales will uphold those solemn responsibilities, or continue unchanged with the horrendous record of the outgoing AG.
ÒMr. Ashcroft’s legacy has been an open hostility to protecting civil liberties and an outright disdain for those who dare to question his policies. We need to do more than just replace John Ashcroft; we need a wholesale re-examination of Justice Department policies that trample on civil liberties and human rights.”
– Anthony Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union.