The torture memos : rationalizing the unthinkable

The torture memos : rationalizing the unthinkable / edited and with introductory commentary by David Cole ; [with a foreword by Philippe Sands].

On April 16, 2009, the Justice Department released never-before-seen secret memos describing, in graphic detail, the brutal interrogation techniques used by the CIA under the Bush administration's "war on terror." Now, for the first time, the key documents are compiled in one remarkab...

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Other Authors: Cole, David, 1958-, Sands, Philippe, 1960-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : New Press, c2009.
Subjects:
Detention of persons > United States.
Torture > United States.
Prisoners > Abuse of > United States.
Torture > Government policy > United States.
Terrorism > United States > Prevention.
Terrorism > Government policy > United States.
Terrorism > Prevention > Law and legislation > United States.
Holy Cross Note:Rehm copy signed by the author.
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Table of Contents:
  • Foreword; Introductory Commentary: Torture Law; August 1, 2002, Memorandum for Alberto R. Gonzales; August 1, 2002, Memorandum for John Rizzo; December 30, 2004, Memorandum for James B. Comey; May 10, 2005, Memorandum for John A. Rizzo; May 10, 2005, Memorandum for John A. Rizzo; May 30, 2005, Memorandum for John A. Rizzo; April 22, 2009 Release of Declassified Narrative Describing the Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel's Opinions on the CIA's Detention and Interrogation program.

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