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At war, America need not respect international law — U.S. federal court

At war, America need not respect international law — U.S. federal court

EU News Network and Official Wire | 10 January 2010 WASHINGTON, DC — A powerful federal court, ruling on broad issues, has brushed aside international law and the laws of war, saying only domestic law restricts the president's power to hold an enemy combatant. Even viewed in isolation, the decision has considerable weight. But the [...]