Mukasey to Face Democrats on Civil Liberties Issues

Despite a long history of opposing Bush Administration appointees to high level positions, Senate Democrats aren't putting much of a fight against the nomination of Judge Michael Mukasey for Attorney General. The Senate anticipates an easy confirmation of the Judge.
But public interest groups demand a commitment to restoring the Department of Justice's civil rights division, prohibiting torture, and making aspects of various surveillance programs transparent. Hearings are scheduled to begin tomorrow on Capitol Hill, Democrats are expected to address many of these issues. FSRN's DC Editor, Leigh Ann Caldwell reports.