One Tenth of U.S. History Under a “War on Terror” Framework—September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows’ Actions on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11

One Tenth of U.S. History Under a “War on Terror” Framework—September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows’ Actions on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11

As the U.S. is observing its 250th year as a nation, we are also marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This means that one tenth of U.S. history has taken place under a “War on Terror” framework. An orientation to the world that human rights...
As the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks Approaches, the Prospects for a Trial in the Guantánamo Military Commissions Remain Uncertain

As the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks Approaches, the Prospects for a Trial in the Guantánamo Military Commissions Remain Uncertain

Legal proceedings in the case against the five men accused of planning and supporting the 9/11 attacks are stalled as multiple issues wend their way through four different military and federal courts. The current (and fifth) presiding judge in the case, Lt. Col....