May 19 2009
Obama Extends Bush Legacy of Military Tribunals
The Obama administration announced a plan last Friday that modifies but ultimately preserves military commissions for inmates detained at Guantanamo Bay. Attempting to reassure the public that his decision isn’t tantamount to a revival of Bush-era tribunals, the President stressed new legal changes such as the prohibition of evidence gained through torture techniques, and asserting the right of detainees …
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