Some of the detention facilities feature communal living, television, and language classes for prisoners.
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Inside the Guantanamo Detention Facility: A Slideshow Look
Some of the detention facilities feature communal living, television, and language classes for prisoners.
AG Eric Holder on 9/11 Terror Trial: I’ll Do What’s Best for the Case
Filed under: Terror, National Security
Attorney General Eric Holder Wednesday defended himself against Republican criticism that the Justice Department is treating terrorism suspects as criminals rather than enemies of the state.Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Holder said his department needs prosecutorial options to successfully...
Guantanamo Military Trials: ‘Convening Authority’ Role Draws Criticism
Critics say the Military Commissions Act of 2009 failed to ensure impartiality in the role that is pivotal during military trials for detainees.
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Judge Says NSA Illegally Wiretapped Islamic Group, but Ruling’s Impact Is Limited
When a federal court in California ruled last week that the National Security Agency's electronic surveillance of an Oregon-based Islamic charity was illegal, civil liberties advocates claimed victory. Not so fast, say some legal experts, who note that the ruling's narrow language mutes its impact.
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Guantánamo Detainee’s Torture Claim Dominates Hearing
Filed under: Terror, Afghanistan, Military
A military tribunal at Guantánamo can consider allegations of torture by a man accused of killing a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan.
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Filed under: Terror, National Security, Afghanistan Guantanamo Detainee Faces Trial in First Obama-Era Military Tribunal
Omar Khadr, who was 15 when he was taken into custody eight years ago, goes before a military commission Wednesday.
Accused Terrorist Omar Khadr Delays Hearing at Guantanamo
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