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Relitigating Guantánamo in the Context of Abu Khattala: A Different View
As I read Ben’s, Jack’s, John’s Steve’s and Wells’s posts, I come away with the impression that there is unanimous agreement at Lawfare that Abu Khattala (a) cannot be sent to Guantánamo for further inte... -
The Obviously Unconstitutional Cotton Amendment
Among the proposed amendments to the DOD appropriations bill currently under consideration in the House of Representatives is this doozy, courtesy of Arkansas Rep. -
President Obama's Statement on Iraq
President Obama will make a statement on Iraq, beginning at 1:15 p.m. Live-streaming video and the transcript of his remarks can be found below. THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I just met wi... -
Chief Prosecutor Statement on Yesterday's Arraignment in Al-Iraqi
Here it is. The text opens: Good afternoon. Today Abd al Hadi al-Iraqi—an Iraqi national whose records indicate was born as Nashwan Abd al Razzaq in 1961 in the city of Mosul—was arraigned before a Unit... -
2001 and 2002 AUMFs as Basis for Iraq Strikes?
Various reports of the President’s meeting with congressional leaders (e.g here and here – note especially Pelosi’s comments) suggest that the administration believes that the 2001 AUMF (post-9/11) and t... -
6/18 Session #1: That Was Fast
It’s go time at the Expeditionary Legal Complex, Courtroom Two. After some shuffling of papers and adjusting of microphones, the military judge, Navy Capt. J. Kirk Waits, calls the initial hearing to ord... -
Relitigating Guantánamo: A Modest Quibble with John’s Post on Abu Khattala
It’s refreshing to find voices of reason in Ben’s, Jack’s, and John’s posts on the Abu Khattala capture. -
Abd Al Hadi Al-Iraqi Arraignment
This afternoon, Abd Al-Hadi Al-Iraqi will be arraigned before a military commission at Guantanamo. As per usual, video and audio of the pre-trial proceedings will be zapped, via closed circuit televisio... -
Civilian Trial is the Only Option for Abu Khattala
Many have criticized the Obama administration’s plans to try the alleged leader of the Benghazi, Ahmed Abu Khattala, in civilian court. “Ahmed Abu Khattala should be held at Guantanamo as a potential en... -
No Airstrikes in Iraq for the Moment...But Perhaps a Combat-Support Mission for SOF?
An important story tonight in the Wall Street Journal, outlining the first fruits of the Obama administration's review of its options vis-a-vis Iraq and ISIS: The White House and Pentagon now hold a mor... -
As of Yesterday, As Many As 275 U.S. Armed Forces Personnel Are Deploying to Iraq
Such is the import of this letter, sent today by President Obama to the Speaker of the House. The letter says, in pertinent part: Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Starting on June 15, 2014, up t... -
6/16 Session #4: Reply Argument on FBI Investigations
We’ll hear reply argument now, on the defense's filings in the AE292 series----which arise because of past FBI interviews of defense team personnel, and which ask the court to abate the proceedings and a...
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