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Guantanamo: The War on Terror and the Rule of Law
Both military and civilian courts are challenging President Bush's authority over suspects in the war on terror. Also, President Bush lobbies Republicans on immigration reform, and big news on the presidential primary races is support for undeclared candidates.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenBoth military and civilian courts are challenging President Bush's authority over suspects in the war on terror. As the legal wrangling continues, what does it mean for Guantánamo Bay and so-called "enhanced" interrogation techniques? Also, President Bush lobbies Republicans on immigration reform and, on Reporter's Notebook, the latest polls on the presidential primary races.The big news is support for undeclared candidates.
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