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ECHR Opinions on British Military Activities in Iraq
The European Court of Human Rights ("ECHR") yesterday released two judgments regarding the British military's alleged violation, in Iraq, of international human rights law. In the first case, Al-Skeini ... -
My Reply To Empty Wheelerman I
I promised yesterday that I would collect and post my thoughts in response to Spencer Ackerman's and Marcy Wheeler's comments on drones and debates. Rather than try to take on the many big themes they ra... -
Small World...Jury Conviction, New York, al-Shabab, Overseas Capture
Isn't this interesting.... In a case titled United States v. Kaziu (E.D.N.Y. -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
On the Washington Post's PostPartisan blog, Marc Thiessen offers his thoughts on Warsame. -
Administration Officials: Not at War with All of al Shabab, But Questions Remain
Charlie Savage has an important piece regarding the Obama Administration's position on the scope of its authority under the AUMF, as it relates to al Shabab. Quoting anonymous senior administration offi... -
Two Very Interesting Responses to a Flip Comment
A few days ago, I posted this little comment concerning Eugene Robinson's column on drones. The response to it has, I confess, surprised me, particularly as it has focused largely on an off-hand remark I... -
David Kris on Criminal Prosecution as a Counterterrorism Tool
Well, this is timely. The Journal of National Security Law & Policy has just published this 104-page article from David Kris (who recently stepped down as the AAG for the National Security Division at D... -
Further Thoughts from Trevor Morrison Regarding OLC, and Comments from Dawn Johnsen
A couple of weeks ago, as Ben noted, Trevor Morrison posted an article addressing the Libya-hostilities-OLC debate. An expanded and updated version of that paper is now available here at Harvard Law Rev... -
Ahmed Warsame and Law of War Detention
What was the legal theory supporting the two-month period of military detention for Ahmed Warsame, preceding his arrival in the United States? White House Spokesman Jay Carney had the following to say t... -
NATO Stands Up Rule of Law Field Support Mission in Afghanistan
Kandahar--Among the ceremonies in Afghanistan on this past July 4th was one having more to do with Afghans and their international partners than with the United States troops stationed here, though we Am... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Last night's breaking news that the Obama administration has held a terrorist suspect on a U.S. Navy ship for two months kept Ben, Rick and Bobby (and probably anyone else covering the war on terror) pre... -
Warsame and the Obstacles Associated with the Military Commission Option in this Particular Instance
One line of criticism emerging this morning in relation to the Ahmed Warsame situation is the argument that Warsame should be tried by military commission rather than in a civilian court. Ben nails it h...
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