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Detainees and the 2008 Presidential Race

For years to come, it's likely the US will be hunting and capturing jihadists all over the world. Some will be too dangerous to release, but impossible to try as ordinary criminals.  President Bush and the current Congress are unlikely to workout a legal framework for dealing with them, which will leave that task to the next administration.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

For years to come, it's likely the US will be hunting and capturing jihadists all over the world. Some will be too dangerous to release, but impossible to try as ordinary criminals. President Bush and the current Congress are unlikely to workout a legal framework for dealing with them, which will leave that task to the next administration. Jonathan Rauch, senior writer for the National Journal, questioned all the announced presidential candidates to see if they had any plans.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Vanessa Romo

    LA School Report

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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    Jonathan Rauch

    Brookings Institution

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