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Discipline, Not Democracy, for Afghanistan and Iraq

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Nov 24, 2012 The U.S. government formally values the human right to be free from indefinite detention without charge, except in certain cases such as when the practice is useful for securing its own interests in Afghanistan and Iraq, writes Glenn Greenwald. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

NDAA Setback: Latest Court Ruling Paves Way for ‘Indefinite Detention’

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 4, 2012 An appeals court Tuesday extended a temporary stay of a judge's order prohibiting the Obama administration's controversial efforts to put any U.S. citizen the government deems a terrorism suspect behind bars indefinitely without being charged or tried.An appeals court extends the stay of a judge's order blocking the provision. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: U.S. District Judge Katherine Forrest

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 23, 2012 US District Judge Katherine Forrest did the right thing for the second time in four months when she permanently affirmed an earlier ruling that blocked a statute giving the government detention powers that could put journalists and activists behind bars District Judge Katherine Forrest did the right thing for the second time in four months. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘The Face of Indefinite Detention’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 18, 2012 A federal appeals court judge placed an emergency stay Monday on a lower court’s ruling against the indefinite detention provision of the National Defense Authorization Act, meaning the government has again made clear its intent to abolish trials for anyone it considers a suspect of terrorism. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Judge Blocks Portion of NDAA

Staff / Truthdig May 17, 2012 A federal judge Wednesday issued an injunction against a National Defense Authorization Act provision that grants the military the right to detain anyone it suspects of involvement in terrorism US District Judge Katherine Forrest ruled in favor of a group of plaintiffs, including Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges, who filed a lawsuit against the legislation within weeks of President Obama signing it. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )