The man who believes that admitted terrorists who have killed thousands should be tried in civilian court, that the US federal government should sue individual states for protecting themselves when that federal government will not and that his own country is a "nation of cowards" with regard to race has been sent to Afghanistan to foster the development of that country's justice system. (source)

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In a unanimous decision, the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled today that civilian courts do not have authority to hear the cases of three detainees imprisoned at Bagram Air Force Base in Afghanistan. The ruling is a win for both Bush and Obama administration policies in the War on Terror.

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White House advisers are reportedly ready to recommend a major policy reversal regarding the trial of admitted 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed and four of his accomplices. Instead of following Attorney General Eric Holder's plan to try the terrorists in a New York City civilian court, advisers are nearing a recommendation for President Barack Obama to choose a military trial. (source)

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How do you fast track your chances to work for the Department of Justice? Defend terrorists. After months of stalling, Attorney General Eric Holder has finally (sort of) admitted that at least nine of President Obama's appointees have either represented or advocated for Guantanamo detainees But Mr. Holder is still refusing to name any of the now DOJ lawyers who worked on behalf of terrorists except for two who were already known. (source)

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In case there was any doubt, a lawyer for one of five men facing trial for the 9/11 attacks says the men plan to plead not guilty and use the trial to express their political views. He says the men will tell the jury "why they did it" and explain "their assessment of American foreign policy." (source)

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