U.S. Terrorist Suspect Detention Policy
Jeh Johnson discussed the Obama administration’s opposition to part of the defense authorization bill dealing with the detention of terror s… read more
Jeh Johnson discussed the Obama administration’s opposition to part of the defense authorization bill dealing with the detention of terror suspects on the grounds that the provisions would limit the president’s flexibility in dealing with terrorists. It includes one provision that mandates that the prosecution of almost all terror suspects move into military courts rather than civilian courts. He also responded to questions from the audience. close
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