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"Someone who's inadmissible is in the same category as the people that the CIA snatches and grabs from other countries," said Barbara Olshansky, a lawyer for the U.S.-based Center for Constitutional Rights, which is suing a number of U.S. officials on Arar's behalf.
"You are fair game for however executive branch wants to treat you."
Mason said the interpretation means travellers can be detained without charge, denied the right to consult a lawyer, and even refused necessities such as food and sleep.
"You are fair game for however executive branch wants to treat you."
Mason said the interpretation means travellers can be detained without charge, denied the right to consult a lawyer, and even refused necessities such as food and sleep.
from http://www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/2005/08/11/arar-lawsuit050811.html
US policy also claims that'
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a foreign passenger detained while travelling through a U.S. airport might have a limited right to protection from "gross physical abuse."
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U.S. officials can't be sued under the Torture Victims Protection Act because it only applies to foreign individuals committing or allowing torture.
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the Justice Department has defined torture to mean "pain consistent with major organ failure or death."
so my question is, how can these seemingly inteligent people be so ****ing stupid as to make a statement like this knowing it will be broadcast internationally and think that they are becoming more secure. statements like these breed hatred, animosity and terrorism.
WTF!!
