Some Republicans in Congress, along with former Vice President Cheney and his daughter Liz, are attacking President Obama for being soft on terrorism. The allegations raise a question that dates back to the Bush Administration: should foreign terrorism suspects be tried in civilian courts or in military tribunals?
Is the Obama Administration Tough on Terror...or Not?
Credits
Guests:
- Charlie Savage - New York Times - @charlie_savage
- David D. Cole - American Civil Liberties Union / Georgetown University - @DavidColeACLU
- Noel Francisco - former Deputy Assistant Attorney General, DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel
- Brad Berenson - Former Associate White House Counsel to President Bush