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Civilian courts aren't meant for trying terrorists

Michael Mukasey, former attorney general and a man who should know, argues today that civilian courts are no places for trying terrorists as the Obama administration is planning to do. Full Article at Betsy's Page

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  1. By Michael B. Mukasey The Obama administration has said it intends to try several of the prisoners now detained at Guantanamo Bay in civilian courts in this country. Full Article at Wall Street Journal

  2. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell Wednesday defended a Republican measure to prevent bringing five September 11 suspects from their Guantanamo prison to the United States for trial in civilian courts. Full Article at NewsMax

  3. The amendment will be attached to an appropriations bill pending before the Senate this week, and would affect about a half-dozen suspects who were involved in planning the attack. Full Article at The Hill

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