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From: The Washington Times | September 29, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — High-ranking government officials are usually protected from claims that they violated a person’s civil rights. In lawsuits stemming from law enforcement and intelligence efforts after the Sept. 11 attacks, three federal courts have left open the possibility that former Attorney General John Ashcroft and a lieutenant may be held personally liable. In two cases, judges appointed by Republican presidents have refused at an early stage to dismiss lawsuits that were filed against Mr. Ashcroft and former Justice Department official John Yoo. One complaint challenges Mr. Ashcroft’s strategy of preventive detention. The other seeks to hold Mr. Yoo …
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