Guantanamo Bay - US Prison
Nearly 500 prisoners are being held at Guantanamo Bay without charge as "enemy combatants." In the four year imprisonment, only nine detainees have had their cases reviewed by a military commission. The Courts have consistently ruled against the Administration and global public opinion has turned against the US.
Fifth Anniversary of Gitmo
On the fifth anniversary of the US setting up a prison at its military facility at Guantánamo Bay, Charles "Cully" Stimson, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for detainee affairs, criticized US law firms that are defending detainees.
On the fifth anniversary of the US setting up a prison at its military facility at Guantánamo Bay, Charles "Cully" Stimson, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for detainee affairs, criticized US law firms that are defending detainees.
Justice Approved "Harsh" Interrogations
2 April 2008. In layman's terms, in 2003 our government formally sanctioned the torture of prisoners at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. "Harsh" is the adjective used by a NYTimes copywriter.
2 April 2008. In layman's terms, in 2003 our government formally sanctioned the torture of prisoners at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. "Harsh" is the adjective used by a NYTimes copywriter.
No Investigation of Waterboarding
2 February 2008. Last week the Department of Justice stated that there will be no investigation of the waterboarding of Gitmo prisoners because the DOJ had ruled the practice "legal" at the time.
2 February 2008. Last week the Department of Justice stated that there will be no investigation of the waterboarding of Gitmo prisoners because the DOJ had ruled the practice "legal" at the time.
Gitmo Official Resigns
9 Feb 2007. Charles "Cully" Stimson, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for detainee affairs who created a firestorm last month on the fifth anniversary of Guantanemo Bay's status as a holding pen for the war on terror when he criticized law firms that are defending Gitmo detainees, has resigned.
9 Feb 2007. Charles "Cully" Stimson, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for detainee affairs who created a firestorm last month on the fifth anniversary of Guantanemo Bay's status as a holding pen for the war on terror when he criticized law firms that are defending Gitmo detainees, has resigned.
Legal Community On Cully Stimson
16 January 2007. No "news" updates to the Charles Stimson law-firms-shouldn't-defend-the-accused-at-Gitmo story ... but Michael O'Hare points us to the Washington, DC Bar rules of professional conduct. Surprise! Stimson directly contradicts the code of conduct.
16 January 2007. No "news" updates to the Charles Stimson law-firms-shouldn't-defend-the-accused-at-Gitmo story ... but Michael O'Hare points us to the Washington, DC Bar rules of professional conduct. Surprise! Stimson directly contradicts the code of conduct.
Supreme Court Hears Guantanamo Bay Case
17 February 2006. On Friday, the Supreme Court turns its attention to the case of Salim Ahmed Hamdan, charged with being the driver for Osama bin Laden. He denies participating in terrorist attacks but admits to being bin Laden's driver. He has as questioned the legality of his detention and his trial by the first special military tribunal at Guantanamo.
17 February 2006. On Friday, the Supreme Court turns its attention to the case of Salim Ahmed Hamdan, charged with being the driver for Osama bin Laden. He denies participating in terrorist attacks but admits to being bin Laden's driver. He has as questioned the legality of his detention and his trial by the first special military tribunal at Guantanamo.
US Must Release Names of Guantanamo Prisoners
29 January 2006. Last week, the US District Court in Manhattan directed the Bush Administration to release the names and nationalities of "detainees" being held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
29 January 2006. Last week, the US District Court in Manhattan directed the Bush Administration to release the names and nationalities of "detainees" being held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Senate Breaks With the President on Iraq
16 November 2005. President Bush saw the Senate demand Tuesday that he explain the Administration's strategy in Iraq and report regularly to Congress on plans to withdraw. The bi-partisan vote (79-19) is the first public break between Congressional Republican leaders and the President on the war in Iraq.
16 November 2005. President Bush saw the Senate demand Tuesday that he explain the Administration's strategy in Iraq and report regularly to Congress on plans to withdraw. The bi-partisan vote (79-19) is the first public break between Congressional Republican leaders and the President on the war in Iraq.
Lost in the Shuffle
22 June 2005. Spc. Sean Baker's story has been lost in the shuffle -- or cacophony -- surrounding Sen. Durbin's remarks about Gitmo. The 38 year old Gulf War veteran was a Guantanamo Bay MP; in 2003, he was beaten badly enough to be given a medical discharge in 2004. The perps? Fellow MPs
22 June 2005. Spc. Sean Baker's story has been lost in the shuffle -- or cacophony -- surrounding Sen. Durbin's remarks about Gitmo. The 38 year old Gulf War veteran was a Guantanamo Bay MP; in 2003, he was beaten badly enough to be given a medical discharge in 2004. The perps? Fellow MPs
Abu Ghraib Techniques Developed, Approved at Gitmo
17 July 2005. On Thursday, DefenseLink released the "Schmidt" report (pdf), after Wednesday's Senate Armed Services Committee hearing to "receive testimony on the Investigation into FBI Allegations of Detainee Abuse at the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Detention Facility."
17 July 2005. On Thursday, DefenseLink released the "Schmidt" report (pdf), after Wednesday's Senate Armed Services Committee hearing to "receive testimony on the Investigation into FBI Allegations of Detainee Abuse at the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Detention Facility."
Guantanamo Prisoners Win Favorable Ruling
1 February 2005. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Joyce Hens Green rejected a request by the Bush Administration to throw out lawsuits filed by 54 inmates at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Green ruled that the Pentagon's military tribunals are unconstitutional and some decisions have violated Geneva Conventions.
1 February 2005. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Joyce Hens Green rejected a request by the Bush Administration to throw out lawsuits filed by 54 inmates at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Green ruled that the Pentagon's military tribunals are unconstitutional and some decisions have violated Geneva Conventions.
Judge: Bush Violated Geneva Conventions
9 November 2004. "A federal judge shut down the first American military commission since World War II yesterday, ruling that the Bush administration violated the Geneva Conventions in its handling of prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay prison."
9 November 2004. "A federal judge shut down the first American military commission since World War II yesterday, ruling that the Bush administration violated the Geneva Conventions in its handling of prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay prison."
Guardian Applauds Supremes
6 July 2004. In special report, the London Guardian has called the U.S. Supreme Court decisions that terrorist suspects -- whether held at Guantanamo Bay or in America -- must have access to the US courts "a blow for freedom."
6 July 2004. In special report, the London Guardian has called the U.S. Supreme Court decisions that terrorist suspects -- whether held at Guantanamo Bay or in America -- must have access to the US courts "a blow for freedom."