Recommitting to the Rule of Law ArticleSep 16, 2008 Recommitting to the Rule of Law CAPAF's Mark Agrast testifies to the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution about how to restore the rule of law after eight years of the Bush administration. Sep 16, 2008 Mark Agrast
Unwarranted: New Domestic Spying Legislation Fails to Restore Judicial Safeguards ArticleJun 20, 2008 Unwarranted: New Domestic Spying Legislation Fails to Restore Judicial Safeguards Congressional compromise will lead to the enactment of a flawed bill that fails to protect American liberties, writes Mark Agrast. Jun 20, 2008 Mark Agrast
Supreme Court Strikes a Blow for Liberty ArticleJun 12, 2008 Supreme Court Strikes a Blow for Liberty Today’s decision in Boumediene v. Bush has reaffirmed one of the most ancient rights known to our civilization, writes Mark Agrast. Jun 12, 2008 Mark Agrast
Endgame ArticleMar 14, 2008 Endgame Mark Agrast writes that House leaders have proposed a responsible compromise on intelligence surveillance. Again. Mar 14, 2008 Mark Agrast
Playing Politics with Intelligence: Bush Puts Security at Risk ArticleJan 29, 2008 Playing Politics with Intelligence: Bush Puts Security at Risk Congress should be able to extend the Protect America Act until a more measured and responsible alternative can be put in place, writes Mark Agrast. Jan 29, 2008 Mark Agrast
Ending Torture: CIA Tapes Spur House Action ArticleDec 13, 2007 Ending Torture: CIA Tapes Spur House Action The House of Representatives passes comprehensive torture ban after CIA tape scandal. The Senate must follow swiftly, writes Mark Agrast. Dec 13, 2007 Mark Agrast
Not the Right Choice ArticleOct 31, 2007 Not the Right Choice Mark Agrast on why Mukasey is not the right choice for attorney general. Oct 31, 2007 Mark Agrast
Restoring Our Liberties: New Surveillance Bill Would Begin to Restore Checks and Balances ArticleOct 10, 2007 Restoring Our Liberties: New Surveillance Bill Would Begin to Restore Checks and Balances Mark D. Agrast details why new surveillance legislation on Capitol Hill would better protect both civil liberties and national security. Oct 10, 2007 Mark Agrast
Evaluating Bush’s Pick for Attorney General ArticleSep 17, 2007 Evaluating Bush’s Pick for Attorney General Mark Agrast argues that the Senate must carefully consider whether Bush's pick for attorney general will restore integrity to the Justice Department. Sep 17, 2007 Mark Agrast
The Department of Justice and the American People Deserve a Break ArticleAug 27, 2007 The Department of Justice and the American People Deserve a Break Mark Agrast on why we need more than just a change in leadership to repair the damage done during Gonzales' tenure. Aug 27, 2007 Mark Agrast
Over-Classified and Pseudo-Classified ArticleJun 28, 2007 Over-Classified and Pseudo-Classified Agrast testifies to Congress on making the DHS the gold standard for designating classified and sensitive information. Jun 28, 2007 Mark Agrast
Reining in Warrantless Searches ArticleMar 9, 2007 Reining in Warrantless Searches Mark Agrast and Peter Swire detail why Congress should provide reasonable limits to warrantless searches by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Mar 9, 2007 Mark Agrast, Peter Swire