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“State Secrets” Shield CIA from Torture Allegations

A federal appeals court ruled last week (pdf) that the overriding need to protect “state secrets” makes it impossible to litigate claims by a German citizen named Khaled el-Masri that…

03.05.07 | 3 min read
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Kyl Amendment on Leaks is Withdrawn, Amended, Reintroduced

A sweeping proposal by Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) to criminalize the unauthorized disclosure or publication of classified information about U.S. Government activities relating to terrorism was abruptly withdrawn on February…

03.02.07 | 1 min read
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White House “Strongly Opposes” Intel Budget Disclosure

The Bush Administration formally notified (pdf) the Senate this week that it objects to a provision in a pending bill on homeland security that would require publication of the annual…

03.02.07 | 2 min read
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Senate Proposal to Criminalize Leaks Sparks Opposition

A legislative proposal by Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) that would criminalize the unauthorized disclosure or publication of classified information “concerning efforts by the United States to identify, investigate, or prevent…

02.28.07 | 2 min read
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New Military Doctrine

A new U.S. Air Force directive “provides policies for managing nuclear weapons and weapon systems, and for protecting personnel, property, and the environment from hazardous exposure to radioactive materials.” See…

02.28.07 | 1 min read
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