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White House Committed to Closing Guantanamo
09/12/2011
The White House recently reaffirmed its commitment to closing Guantanamo—a commitment President Obama made almost three years ago when he signed an executive order mandating its closure within a year.
New York Court Refuses to Look at Psychologist’s Role at Guantanamo
08/18/2011
Did a psychologist violate his professional ethics when he developed abusive interrogation techniques for use on Guantanamo Bay detainees? Last week, a New York state court dismissed a petition which would have forced the New York Office of Professional Discipline to answer that question.
Torture Lawsuits against Rumsfeld Move Forward
08/09/2011
In the last week, two different federal courts have demonstrated a commitment to accountability for torture perpetrated by U.S. officials.

