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D.C. Circuit: No Postponement in Al Janko v. Gates, Either
Just as it did in Aamer v. Obama, the Department of Justice filed a motion for postponement in Al Janko v. Gates, another Guantanamo-related appeal before the D.C. Circuit. -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Let's start the day's news with an update on all things WMD. It's been a while, I know. The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons representative in Syria says that the Syrian government h... -
A Bad Idea Recycled
If a capture comes, can calls to send the terrorist to Guantanamo be far behind? Apparently not. ABC News is reporting that GOP Senators Lindsey Graham, Kelly Ayotte, and Saxby Chambliss are calling fo... -
"Take the Drugs, But Don't Take the People's Bitcoins"
Paul and I have been talking for a few months about the challenges posed by virtual currencies like bitcoin. My Security States post today examines the latest developments in the battle between individua... -
D.C. Circuit Denies Government's Motion to Postpone Argument in Aamer v. Obama
The government may not have its act together, but the third branch insists on carrying on anyway. The other day, the Justice Department filed a motion to postpone oral argument in the force-feeding case... -
On Al-Liby, and the Transition from Military Detention to Criminal Prosecution
Abu Anas Al-Liby's detention aboard the U.S.S. San Antonio raises a host of issues regarding his eventual handover to the criminal justice system. A biggie is the extent to which criminal procedural rul... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
This weekend's first big counterterrorism event, the capture of Nazih Abdul-Hamed al-Ruqai, was carried out by Delta Force. Carlotta Gall has further details---supplied by al-Ruqai's son---over the at t... -
DoD Special Envoy for Gitmo Closure Named: Paul Lewis
The Pentagon has just announced the new DoD special envoy for Guantanamo closure: Paul Lewis. Secretary Hagel Announces Appointment to Key Defense Post Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today announced th... -
Ninth Circuit: No Subject-Matter Jurisdiction In Hamad v. Gates
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued its memorandum opinion in Hamad v. Gates, a challenge by a former Guantanamo detainee to his detention and treatment while in U.S. custody. It found that ยง22... -
Adm. Bill McRaven on Navy SEALs
Courtesy of my office mate, Ross Tilchin, comes this Washington Post piece about a letter Adm. Bill McRaven, head of the U.S. Special Operations Command, wrote to one Walker Greentree, a 6-year old boy w... -
On the Effects of the Shutdown
A veteran administration official emailed me just now in response to my piece last night on congressional Republicans and the shutdown: "Nice Piece (on the shutdown)," the official writes. "You are right... -
The Attempt to Capture Ikrima Probably Does Not Signify a Shift Regarding the Scope of the AUMF
As information continues to emerge regarding the Baraawe raid, it is becoming increasingly clear that the operation was of a piece with, rather than a departure from, existing US policy. According to N...
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