As you probably know, the Office of Legal Counsel is basically the Supreme Court inside the executive branch, providing legal opinions for the Administration on what they can and cannot do. It was legitimately good news at the time when that office was being staffed with people vocally opposed to torture. It’s legitimately depressing news that they have all been either blocked from their jobs or left them on their own accord. It signals a dark time in American history for the rule of law.
“Dream Team” at OLC Dismantled, as Marty Lederman Leaves Executive Branch |
| By: David Dayen Wednesday July 21, 2010 8:45 am |


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