Key Figure in Bush’s Military Commissions Set for Obama Job
Lietzau will be central to decisions about trying the remaining Guantanamo detainees in reformed military commissions or in federal courts, and to the construction of a new terrorism detention policy.
Charging of Plane Bombing Suspect Highlights Obama’s Inconsistencies
As civil libertarians cheer the Obama administration’s decision to hold a criminal trial for Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, they question the rationale behind other terror suspects’ continued military detention.
Supreme Court Shuts Door on Gitmo Torture Case
Lower court granted “qualified immunity” to U.S. officials because it wasn’t clear at the time that abusing Guantanamo prisoners was illegal.
Lawyers Allege Ongoing ‘Dragnet’ Surveillance
Although the government has said that warrantless wiretapping under the Terrorist Surveillance Program has stopped, the Obama administration has not said that warrantless wiretapping isn’t ongoing under some other program.
Rendition Case Tests FBI Immunity
The latest in a string of lawsuits challenging harsh interrogation techniques could fare better than similar cases.
Former Bush DOJer ‘Not Opposed’ to Criminal Investigation
Recent statements show broad support for inquiry into White House decisions.
Obama Legacy: A Parallel Justice System?
President Obama confirmed Wednesday that he plans to keep the controversial military commissions alive.
9/11 Masterminds Could Face Trial in Federal Court
The possibility prompts fervent opposition from Republicans, who say the 9/11 terrorists should never be allowed anywhere on U.S. soil, let alone in a civilian U.S. court.
Obama DOJ Adopts Bush Position in Torture Cases
The administration insists there is no constitutional right to humane treatment by U.S. authorities outside the United States.
Pressure to Close GTMO Puts Some Prisoners at Risk
Human rights experts say there is a serious risk that some of the Guantanamo detainees cleared for release could face persecution or torture.
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