Margulies, Joseph,

Guantánamo and the abuse of presidential power / Joseph Margulies. - 322 pages ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-310) and index.

Understanding Camp Delta -- An atmosphere of dependency and trust -- Debility, dependence, and dread -- The system that has been developed -- Unlike any other we have ever seen -- You are now the property of the U.S. Marine Corps -- Debating torture -- The more subtle kind of torment -- Our executive doesn't -- War is not a blank check -- A pattern of deceit -- Finding someone else to do your dirty work -- The future of Camp Delta -- What if he's a shepherd? -- Asking why -- Just shut it down and then plow it under.

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United States. Marine Corps --Prisons.


War and emergency powers--United States.
Prisoners--Civil rights--United States.
Due process of law--United States.
War on Terrorism, 2001---Law and legislation--United States.
Prisoners of war--Legal status, laws, etc.


Guantánamo Bay Naval Base (Cuba)

KF5060 / .M373 2006

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