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Results tagged “ACLU”

Jul 1 2009, 6:35PM

Court Battle: Should Harsh Interrogation Confessions Be Allowed?

The ACLU tries to get them thrown out of court.

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May 18 2009, 5:25PM

The Administration's 'Faux Consultation'

Civil liberties and human rights groups aren't happy with the Obama administration--most recently, for supporting military tribunals for detainees. Policy aside, some charge that the administration has neglected to seek...

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Apr 28 2009, 2:22PM

Appeals Court Limits State Secrets Privilege To "Evidence" Not Immunity

A federal appeals court, ruling unanimously, told the federal government today that it could not assert the long-standing "state secrets privilege" to throw out entire civil cases before the discovery...

Apr 22 2009, 3:28PM

Gitmo Ruling Of The Day: Jawad Gets Habeas

A federal judge has once again thrown the Obama administration for a loop: District Court Judge Ellen Huvelle ordered an immediate habeas corpus hearing for two long-time detainees. The government...
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