The Lawfare Podcast

Lawfare Daily: Accountability for Abu Ghraib

Dec 23, 2024
Michael Posner, a Professor at NYU and former Assistant Secretary of State, discusses the groundbreaking verdict in the Al-Shimari v. CACI case. He explores the implications of holding government contractors accountable for torture at Abu Ghraib and examines the challenges faced in seeking justice under the Alien Tort Statute. The conversation delves into the psychological and ethical issues surrounding enhanced interrogation techniques and highlights the ongoing struggle for corporate responsibility in human rights violations.
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