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Arabs, Muslim detainees can sue Bush-era officials over post-Sept. 11 treatment

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MyHappyDogShiner

posted on Dec, 12 2015 @ 10:37 AM
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They can petition for suit if they want but the constitution is aimed at the government to prevent infringement of the rights of citizens.

They were not citizens.

Good luck.


Swills

posted on Dec, 12 2015 @ 11:26 AM
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a reply to: diggindirt

I know right! I've done the same and still in the same boat as you! This all comes from Reuters, the news outlet every other news outlets copy/pastes from.

So they're suing the US gov't and not the individuals?


Swills

posted on Dec, 12 2015 @ 11:27 AM
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a reply to: diggindirt

That's a stupid law. No wonder all these politicians and officials do whatever the hell they want.


Swills

posted on Dec, 12 2015 @ 11:28 AM
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a reply to: crazyewok

I know, and you don't think that's ridiculous?


crazyewok

posted on Dec, 12 2015 @ 11:55 AM
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originally posted by: Swills
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I know, and you don't think that's ridiculous?


That it happened yes. The CIA needs to shoulder some responsibility in helping compensate the innocents whos lives got destroyed.


diggindirt

posted on Dec, 12 2015 @ 09:59 PM
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originally posted by: Swills
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That's a stupid law. No wonder all these politicians and officials do whatever the hell they want.


Actually, there is good reason for the law. Here's a fair discussion of the history and pros and cons of the law.
scholarship.law.georgetown.edu...



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