RNLA Calls on DOJ to Abide by Stated Mission

Today, the RNLA issued a formal letter to Attorney General Eric Holder calling on him to fulfill the Department of Justice's stated mission "to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans." The letter cites specific examples that demonstrate the Department is "putting political considerations first in its handling of certain matters." The RNLA points specifically to the Department's voluntary dismissal of the lawsuit against members of the New Black Panther Party for voter intimidation on Election Day, 2008 and its subsequent failure to give a proper explanation why the case was dismissed. In addition, the RNLA points to the Department's handling of the legislation defunding ACORN.

RNLA Chairman David A. Norcross released the following statement in conjunction with the letter:

"The actions out of the Obama Justice Department have been deeply disturbing to those who believe the rule of law supersedes all else in the administration of justice.  It is not the Attorney General's job to pick winners and losers, it is his charge to enforce the laws of our country fairly and impartially.  Today's letter issued by the RNLA comes on the heels of news reports that the Justice Department is appealing a recent ruling which stated the government's efforts to block funding to ACORN were unconstitutional.  Thus far, Mr. Holder has not exhibited a commitment to vigorously prosecuting ACORN for its crimes against the government and the American people, and one can only hope in this appeal, a vigorous effort is put forward.  As Attorney General, Holder's record of administering justice impartially is open to debate, how his department handles these matters will speak volumes as to whether politics is being placed before principle."

 Please click here for the letter and here for the press release.