New Legislation Suspends Habeas Corpus for Terror Detainees

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When George Bush signs the Military Commissions Act, will the US President have the "privilege of kings?"   Conservative scholars are among those saying the new law will violate the Constitution and overturn legal principles that date to the Middle Ages. We hear both sides. Plus, US response to North Korea's announcement of its first nuclear weapon's test, and the latest on the September 11 blame-game between the CIA and the White House.

When George Bush signs the Military Commissions Act, will the US President have the "privilege of kings?"  Conservative scholars are among those saying the new law will violate the Constitution and overturn legal principles that date to the Middle Ages. We hear both sides. Plus, US response to North Korea's announcement of its first nuclear weapon's test, and the latest on the September 11 blame-game between the CIA and the White House.

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Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Dan Konecky, Karen Radziner, Katie Cooper