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Court Rules Bush Administration Can Be Sued for Its “War on Terror” Conduct
The decision by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals allowing lawsuits against people like former Attorney General John Ashcroft is a step in the right direction.
Trading Black Sites for NATO Membership: Eastern Europe’s Role in the US Torture Program
The US has done little to nothing to adress its CIA torture program. Europe needs to do more.
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Close Guantánamo and Return It to Cuba
President Obama has the constitutional power to shut down the prison there and return Guantanamo to Cuba.
Released Without Charges, Former Guantánamo Detainees Continue to Face Stigma
A number of former detainees who were never charged have experienced serial harassment - and even imprisonment - simply for boarding an airplane.
After 13 Years Behind Bars, Shaker Aamer Released From Guantánamo
British resident Shaker Aamer has been freed from Guantanamo.
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Return Gitmo, Pay Reparations?
Washington is unlikely to acknowledge that it owes reparations for its crimes against Cuba.
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Court Appeal Highlights Poland’s Role in CIA Torture Program
A Polish district court has rejected an appeal to investigate alleged abuses against Guantanamo prisoner Mustafa al-Hawsawi.
Guantánamo’s Refugee Dilemma
The US must ensure that former Guantanamo prisoners, after years of detention without charge or trial, do not face further persecution upon release.
Tyler J. Pollard Interviews David L. Clark: University Students Welcome Omar Khadr
Dr. Clark's hospitality initiative came after Mr. Khadr was released from Guantanamo Bay.
Legal Case Demands Details About the CIA’s Secret Prison in Lithuania
A man facing a military trial for allegedly planning the 9 11 attacks has filed a case to demand more clarity about what went on in the site.