Attorney general nominee on the docket

When Attorney General-designate Michael Mukasey goes before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, he's likely to face tough questions on torture, warrantless wiretapping, and the politicization of the justice department. Midmorning previews the hearings with two legal scholars.

Guests

• Scott Horton: Adjunct professor at Columbia University and human rights lawyer. He is author of the "No Comment" column for Harper's Magazine.
• Michael J. Kelly: Professor of law at Creighton University. He co-wrote the book "Equal Justice in the Balance: America's Legal Responses to the Emerging Terrorist Threat."

Resources

• About Scott Horton
• About Michael Kelly
• About Michael Mukasey
• U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary