Judge blasts government secrecy

[sabra]

http://edition.cnn.com/2006/LAW/04/07/moussaoui/

Judge blasts government secrecy
Moussaoui judge grants 9/11 families access to documents

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia (CNN) -- The judge in the Zacarias Moussaoui trial ruled Friday that families of September 11 attack victims are entitled to the same unclassified aviation security documents the government turned over to the al Qaeda conspirator's defense team.

"I've always been troubled to the extent which our government keeps things secret from the American people," U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema said, granting the families' request after a hearing.

"It is amazing what some agencies think is secret," Brinkema added. "As a culture, we need to be careful not to be so wrapped up in secrecy that we lose track of our core values and laws."

Her order, issued over the objection of government lawyers, allows attorneys for 9/11 families to obtain copies of documents related to pre-September 11 aviation security once the Moussaoui trial ends.

[monarch]

1. A sterling Clinton appointee

She has been issuing some great rulings

[Rose Siding]

2. Attorney General Leonie Brinkema

sigh

[babylonsister]

4. Elliot Spitzer might work in that appointment, too. We can dream. nt

[laheina]

3. We need more judges like this.

We need more enlightened champions of the American people. That's what they are for.

[neoblues]

5. Thank Goodness for the Few Remaining Good Americans

in positions to make a difference who have the courage and strength of conviction to stand up for the principles that made this country great!

[Kenergy]

6. Amen ! n/t