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Tuesday, March 28, 2006

“Court to Commission”: National Review Online has today posted an editorial that begins, “The Supreme Court hears arguments today in one of the most important cases since the beginning of the War on Terror.”

Posted at 9:58 AM by Howard Bashman



“Panel sees walkout, protest”: Yesterday’s edition of The Yale Daily News contained an article that begins, “The invitation of two controversial speakers led to a walkout and a separate picket line protest at this year’s Yale Law Journal symposium on executive power.”

Posted at 9:55 AM by Howard Bashman



“Moussaoui says he was to attack White House; But Sept. 11 planner, in custody overseas, contradicts account”: This article appears today in The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

In The New York Times, Neil A. Lewis reports that “Moussaoui Now Ties Himself to 9/11 Plot.”

The Washington Post reports that “Moussaoui Says He Was to Fly 5th Plane; White House Attack Planned for 9/11, Terrorist Testifies.” And Dana Milbank’s “Washington Sketch” column is headlined “A Terrorist’s Grand Delusion.”

The Los Angeles Times reports that “Moussaoui Says He Was to Fly 5th Plane; But Al Qaeda plotter’s testimony is at odds with a statement of 9/11 architect read in court.”

In The Boston Globe, Charlie Savage reports that “Moussaoui now says White House was his attack target on Sept. 11.”

And USA Today reports that “Claim of 9/11 role shakes up trial; Sudden reversal by Moussaoui.”

Posted at 7:15 AM by Howard Bashman



“Scalia’s Recusal Sought in Key Detainee Case; Retired Officers Say Justice’s Impartiality Is in Question After Remarks on Combatants”: Charles Lane has this article today in The Washington Post.

Today in The Los Angeles Times, David G. Savage reports that “High Court to Review Guantanamo Case; Challengers say military tribunals permit Bush to act as lawmaker, prosecutor, judge and jury; Congress has complicated the debate.”

And in The Wall Street Journal, Jess Bravin has a front page article headlined “Court on Trial; As Justices Weigh Military Tribunals, A Guantanamo Tale; Torture in Morocco Is Alleged By Accused Accomplice In Old ‘Dirty Bomb’ Plot; A Constitutional Conundrum” (pass-through link).

Posted at 7:10 AM by Howard Bashman



In today’s edition of The Los Angeles Times: An article reports that “Georgia Passes Bill to Fund Bible Courses in Public High Schools.”

A front page article is headlined “80 Eyes on 2,400 People; If terrorists come to tiny Dillingham, Alaska, security cameras will be ready; But privacy concerns have residents up in arms.”

In other news, “Blake’s Lawyers Protest Verdict; They ask a judge to overturn the $30-million judgment against actor, citing juror misconduct.”

The newspaper contains editorials entitled “Execute Moussaoui?” and “Fat and happy justice.”

And Law Professor Jonathan Turley has an op-ed entitled “Our loquacious justices; U.S. Supreme Court judges should be seen and not heard, at least until the case is over.”

Posted at 7:05 AM by Howard Bashman



The Washington Post is reporting: In today’s newspaper, an article headlined “Heating Up With Hot-Button Issues” begins, “As if the debates over immigration and the Iraq war weren’t contentious enough, Congress is about to embark on some really hot-button issues: flag burning, same-sex marriage and censuring the president.”

An article is headlined “Muhammad Asks to Defend Himself.”

And in other news, “Pr. George’s Nudity Ban At Clubs Is Blocked.”

Posted at 6:54 AM by Howard Bashman



“Is Don’tDateHimGirl.Com Legal? The Site Where Women Post Photos and Information About Men They Claim Cheated on Them.” FindLaw commentator Julie Hilden has this essay today.

Posted at 6:40 AM by Howard Bashman