John Ashcroft

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Appeals court rules against Ashcroft in 9/11 case

AP News 76 days ago

Appeals court says Ashcroft may be liable for witnesses wrongly detained after Sept. 11 A federal appeals court has ruled that former Attorney General John Ashcroft can be sued by people who claim they were wrongfully detained as material witnesses after 9/11, ...

'Terror' witness can sue senior Bush official: US court

AFP Global Edition 76 days ago

A US court has opened the door for legal action against one of George W. Bush's top lieutenants, former attorney general John Ashcroft, over controversial anti-terror policies. An appeals court in Boise, Idaho on Friday ruled that Abdullah al-Kidd, a US citizen, ...

'Terror' witness can sue senior Bush official: court

AFP Global Edition 76 days ago

Former US president George W. Bush's top law enforcer John Ashcroft could be sued and held personally responsible for the wrongful detention of a US "terror" witness, a federal appeals court said. Placing responsibility on Bush administration officials, especially Ashcroft who was ...

Bush official can be sued by 'terror' witness: court

AFP Global Edition 77 days ago

Former US president George W. Bush's top law enforcer John Ashcroft could be sued and be held personally responsible for the wrongful detention of a US "terror" witness, a federal court of appeals said. Placing responsibility on the shoulders of US officials ...

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