Detaining Enemy Combatants
Panelists talked about the treatment of enemy combatants by U.S. military forces. Among the topics they addressed were information available… read more
Panelists talked about the treatment of enemy combatants by U.S. military forces. Among the topics they addressed were information available to the public about individual detainees, proxy detention of suspected terrorists, and the doctrine of extraordinary rendition. They also talked about legal justifications for holding enemy combatants under the Military Commissions Act of 2006. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.. close
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