DOJ Oversight Office Isn't Releasing Reports

The Department of Justice has another oversight office that has far fewer limitations: the inspector general's office. But because of decades-old legislation, the IG has only limited powers to investigate DOJ lawyers; only the less powerful OPR can do that.

This spring, a bill was introduced to change that situation to give the IG broader investigative powers. But the White House threatened a veto, and the provision to expand the IG's purvey was ... Full Story »

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Denise Clendening
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by Denise Clendening - Oct. 1, 2008

Interesting and informative article that provides links to other stories with additional information on an important topic of the scandals and abuse of power within the Dept of Justice. An inside office of the DOJ is suppose to investigate the role of DOJ attorneys but the office reports to the attorney general so it is not independent. With the DOJ involved in authorizing torture, illegal firing of 9 US attorneys, prosecution of Democrats like Seligman, wiretapping, CIA leak, and political based hiring to name a few of the questionable decisions, the oversight office is not releasing reports with the reason given the dept wants to protect the privacy of their attorneys. Another outrageous abuse of power.

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