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Lindsey Graham: “There is no requirement under military or the law of armed conflict to have civilian judges review the status of our…”

On the recordMay 7, 2009
There is no requirement under military or the law of armed conflict to have civilian judges review the status of our prisoners.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham clarifies that military law does not mandate civilian court reviews for prisoners.

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