News from the ACLU regarding Abu Ghraib and the photos...

[fooj]

http://rawstory.com/news/2005/ACLU_says_next_deadline_in_Abu_1209.html


ACLU says next deadline in Abu Ghraib photo case is Dec. 15

A judge could rule on whether to order the release of new photographs from the U.S.-run Abu Ghraib prison anytime after Dec. 15, an ACLU spokesperson told RAW STORY.

The 144 photographs and four videos, which have been seen by New Yorker journalist Seymour Hersh, are alleged to contain photographs of U.S. servicemembers involved in raping detainees, possibly underage. The photos and videos are in addition to an earlier set of photographs already released.

The Bush Administration has successfully blocked their release, first saying they needed time to anonymize those engaged in illicit behavior, and then seeking a permanent block, arguing the photos could endanger troops and civilians overseas.

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We'll see what comes of this.

[Poll_Blind]

1. Thank you for posting the update!

Likely to be another stall on the government's part but I don't mind losing a battle when the war is so very important to fight.

PB

[cantstandbush]

2. Bush wants towait until after the election to deflect attention from

the photos.

[Czolgosz]

3. Thanks for the post.

[fooj]

4. Honestly---how much longer do these rat bastards intend to hide the truth?

I see it as a "pay me now, pay me later" type situation. Either way--they are going down!

Peace.

[NMDemDist2]

5. K & R'd n/t

[hwmnbn]

6. Maybe they'll be released in time for Christmas......

It will be the chimp's present to America. :sarcasm:

[Quakerfriend]

7. Thx fooj, for the update!

Nothing like a good Friday night news dump! Good Americans must see these photos to truly understand the horrors of this admin!

[fooj]

8. I'm in full agreement!

Peace.

[Czolgosz]

9. In his sworn Declaration, General Richard Myers says release of the photos

“could reasonably be expected” to pose a threat to the physical safety of military personnel and civilians in Iraq. Semour Hersh, who's seen the photos says they show torture, which would explain General Myers's concern about the photos. Yet Bush says "we do not torture." Which is it? If "we do not torture," how come it is that release of the photos “could reasonably be expected” to pose a threat to the physical safety of military personnel in theater?

Don't we as Americans have a right to know?

[hootinholler]

10. They haven't even started to invoke States Secrets on these yet.

I remain hopefull and supportive of the ACLU in this effort, godspeed.

-Hoot

[fooj]

11. Truth is our most powerful weapon!

Peace.

[lonestarnot]

12. Thanks for the update fooj! Waiting and watching. Personal experience

with U.S.D.A. Office tells me they manage time wasting better than any other office in the world.

[suegeo]

13. Thanks for the info. Your reindeer's nose

This is mostly a post to kick this to the top.

However, may I say, without offending or declaring war on Christmas, that your reindeer's blinking nose almost gave me a seizure?