United States v. Zubaydah
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Secrets, Torture, and the Supreme Court
This chapter examines the Supreme Court case United States v. Zubaydah, focusing on the intersection of state secrets, national security, and executive power through the lens of torture experienced by Abu Zubaydah. It highlights the legal justifications for enhanced interrogation techniques and the implications of the Court siding with the government in denying testimony related to these practices. The discussion reveals the tensions between transparency and classification in government narratives surrounding torture, illustrating the complex aftermath of U.S. counterterrorism tactics post-9/11.
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