tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28858614598881819972010-01-15T01:00:01.332-05:00Guantanamo HearingsJaVonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11387602378961850564noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-63015818568310659512009-12-04T13:52:00.003-05:002009-12-04T14:02:09.493-05:00Nearly Eight Years in Guantanamo Bay, Two Motions Closer to TrialDevon Chaffee- Advocacy Counsel at Human Rights First- is in Cuba to monitor the proceedings and report back on events as they unfold.Cross-posted from the American Constitution SocietyToday military judge Lt. Col. Nancy J. Paul ruled on two motions in the case of Ibrahim Ahmed Mahmoud al Qosi, bringing his case one step closer to trial before a military commission at Guantanamo Bay. In over Law and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-86118489554653478322009-07-17T11:53:00.001-04:002009-07-17T11:55:47.919-04:00The Detainee Dance at GitmoDavid Danzig – Deputy Program Director at Human Rights First – is in Cuba to monitor the proceedings and report back on events as they unfold.Guantánamo Bay, July 16, 2009: At 1:40 PM the court room was prepared for motions to be heard against five men accused of plotting the 9/11 attacks, except that one of the detainees was talking with his attorney in such a loud tone that it was difficult forLaw and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-10136050071461776122009-07-16T12:24:00.000-04:002009-07-16T12:26:29.699-04:00Quotes of the Day from Guantánamo BayDavid Danzig – Deputy Program Director at Human Rights First – is in Cuba to monitor the proceedings and report back on events as they unfold.Guantánamo Bay, July 15, 2009: As the Obama administration and Congress mull reinventing for the third time a legal system to try terrorism suspects, three hearings were held today at Guantánamo Bay in the military commission cases of Omar Khadr, Mohammed Law and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-29153141044294488302009-07-15T09:36:00.001-04:002009-07-15T09:36:42.085-04:00Military Prosecutor: 66 Ready to Be Tried At GitmoDavid Danzig – Deputy Program Director at Human Rights First – is in Cuba to monitor the proceedings and report back on events as they unfold.Guantánamo Bay, July 14, 2009: Navy Captain John Murphy, the chief military prosecutor at Guantánamo Bay, announced today that military prosecutors were ready to proceed with cases against 66 of the more than 220 security detainees held at the naval Law and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-73322086983734678712009-01-16T14:44:00.001-05:002009-01-16T14:49:48.195-05:00President-elect Obama: It Doesn’t Gitmo Urgent Than ThisGabor Rona – Human Rights First’s International Legal Director – will be in Cuba to monitor the proceedings and report back on events as they unfold.January 16, 2009: Next week, for the umpteenth time, a representative of Human Rights First (me) will embark on a trip that should not occur, to a destination that should not exist, to witness events that should not happen. But this time is differentLaw and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-50354473623241227132008-12-10T10:06:00.001-05:002008-12-10T10:12:09.184-05:00Race to Guilt in Guantánamo Threatens to Taint Justice for 9/11 AttacksDevon Chaffee – Advocacy Counsel at Human Rights First – is in Cuba to monitor the proceedings and is reporting back on events as they unfold. She is providing updates of what she observes.Guantánamo Bay, December 9, 2008: Yesterday's tumultuous military commissions proceedings in the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four co-defendants kicked off with a bang. Within the first half-hour, Law and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-14137936682922533382008-11-03T10:47:00.000-05:002008-11-03T10:53:44.634-05:00A Bad Week for the Government at GITMOSharon Kelly – Human Rights First’s Elect to End Torture '08 Campaign Manager – is in Cuba to monitor the proceedings and is reporting back on events as they unfold. She is providing updates of what she observes. Guantánamo Bay, November 3, 2008: You may have missed it in the frenzied press coverage of the final days of the presidential election, but last week the current administration’s Law and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-62815724200224617982008-09-26T18:14:00.002-04:002008-09-26T18:20:59.514-04:00Secrecy and Restricted Access Damage Guantánamo’s Image and EffectivenessAnthony S. Barkow is a volunteer consultant for Human Rights First. He is Executive Director of the Center on the Administration of Criminal Law at New York University School of Law (www.prosecutioncenter.org), and was a federal prosecutor for 12 years, most recently serving as an Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, where Law and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-79406294512412367812008-09-24T14:27:00.000-04:002008-09-24T14:28:41.882-04:00Translation Problems Hinder Military Commission ProceedingsAnthony S. Barkow is a volunteer consultant for Human Rights First. He is Executive Director of the Center on the Administration of Criminal Law at New York University School of Law (www.prosecutioncenter.org), and was a federal prosecutor for 12 years, most recently serving as an Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, whereLaw and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-19958288270371215722008-09-23T17:41:00.002-04:002008-09-24T14:38:44.690-04:00Bin al Shibh Appears in Court but Legal Uncertainties LoomAnthony S. Barkow is a volunteer consultant for Human Rights First. He is Executive Director of the Center on the Administration of Criminal Law at New York University School of Law (www.prosecutioncenter.org), and was a federal prosecutor for 12 years, most recently serving as an Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, whereLaw and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-43717432836733852262008-09-22T15:34:00.002-04:002008-09-22T15:38:06.189-04:00DoD Reassigns Hartmann / Military Commissions Remain ScarredAnthony S. Barkow is a volunteer consultant for Human Rights First. He is Executive Director of the Center on the Administration of Criminal Law at New York University School of Law (www.prosecutioncenter.org), and was a federal prosecutor for 12 years, most recently serving as an Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, whereLaw and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-66517602117371126472008-08-18T16:46:00.002-04:002008-08-18T16:52:03.642-04:00The GTMO Incentive ProgramNicole Barrett - Human Rights First volunteer consultant and former trial attorney at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia - is in Cuba to monitor the proceedings and is reporting back on events as they unfold. She is providing updates of what she observes. Guantánamo Bay, August 18, 2008: In dramatic testimony last week at Guantánamo, the story of Mohammed Jawad’s Law and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-39154094239769083842008-08-18T09:53:00.000-04:002008-08-18T09:54:59.641-04:00Representing the UnwillingNicole Barrett - Human Rights First volunteer consultant and former trial attorney at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia - is in Cuba to monitor the proceedings and is reporting back on events as they unfold. She is providing updates of what she observes.Guantánamo Bay, August 15, 2008: The proceedings against Ali Hamza Ahmed Sulayman al Bahlul, Osama bin Laden’s Law and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-45851693512419035572008-08-15T10:48:00.002-04:002008-08-20T16:18:57.433-04:00Not All Crimes are War CrimesNicole Barrett - Human Rights First volunteer consultant and former trial attorney at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia - is in Cuba to monitor the proceedings and is reporting back on events as they unfold. She is providing updates of what she observes. Guantánamo Bay, August 14, 2008: Those experienced with the law of war know that, when charges are brought before aLaw and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-49466477057464016622008-08-07T16:00:00.003-04:002008-08-12T11:05:57.050-04:00The Hamdan War Crimes Trial: An Illusion of JusticePublished at The Huffington PostAugust 6, 2008Law and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-63106637504560663862008-07-31T13:39:00.001-04:002008-07-31T13:44:22.919-04:00“Black Clouds” of Coercion over GuantánamoSahr MuhammedAlly – a lawyer at Human Rights First in the Law and Security Program – is in Cuba to monitor the proceedings and is reporting back on events as they unfold. She is providing updates of what she observes.Guantánamo Bay, July 30, 2008: On July 28, Navy Captain Judge Keith Allred, the military commission judge in Salim Hamdan’s trial, sanctioned the government for failing to share withLaw and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-50158294199437847382008-07-30T11:17:00.003-04:002008-07-30T15:30:41.427-04:00When did the Conflict with al Qaeda Start? Two Visions at GuantánamoSahr MuhammedAlly – a lawyer at Human Rights First in the Law and Security Program – is in Cuba to monitor the proceedings and is reporting back on events as they unfold. She is providing updates of what she observes. Guantánamo Bay, July 28, 2008: One of the contentious issues in the so-called “war on terror” is when did the “war” against al Qaeda start and when does it end? Measuring the startLaw and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-30267579650300890952008-07-24T13:44:00.001-04:002008-07-24T17:54:01.710-04:00Military Commission Trial Shows Its True ColorsAaron Zisser is the Kroll Family Human Rights Fellow at Human Rights First and is in Guantánamo to monitor the proceedings in the terrorism case against Salim Hamdan. Guantánamo Bay, July 23, 2008: It is not yet clear why Salim Hamdan got up from the table during his trial today, instructed his defense counsel not to speak for him in his absence, apologized before leaving, and ultimately left Law and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-81971547253192024892008-07-23T13:45:00.000-04:002008-07-23T13:46:58.340-04:00“Why Are You Doing this?”Aaron Zisser is the Kroll Family Human Rights Fellow at Human Rights First and is in Guantánamo to monitor the proceedings in the terrorism case against Salim Hamdan. Guantánamo Bay, July 22, 2008: Today saw opening statements and the first day of witness testimony in the U.S. government’s case against Salim Hamdan. Hamdan’s right to a fair trial was violated in myriad ways, as it has been Law and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-72922481821812235782008-07-22T15:26:00.003-04:002008-07-23T10:09:49.195-04:00Is That What You’re Wearing to Trial?Aaron Zisser is the Kroll Family Human Rights Fellow at Human Rights First and is in Guantánamo to monitor the proceedings in the terrorism case against Salim Hamdan.Guantánamo Bay, July 21, 2008: Awkwardness and threats of further delay seized the start of today’s proceedings. Slated as the last day before opening statements, the morning began with the entry of Salim Hamdan’s not-guilty plea. Law and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-87161930754143268302008-07-19T18:04:00.009-04:002008-07-21T13:01:59.131-04:00Fig Newtons and Fundamental Rights? Aaron Zisser is the Kroll Family Human Rights Fellow at Human Rights First and is in Guantánamo to monitor the proceedings in the terrorism case against Salim Hamdan.Guantánamo Bay, Friday, July 18, 2008. Salim Hamdan’s defense counsel noted today that while Hamdan was offered Fig Newtons after thirty months of confinement, he still has not been granted the fundamental rights afforded to Law and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-69202659311899821222008-07-18T10:45:00.003-04:002008-07-18T11:43:44.417-04:00Today’s Score From Guantánamo: Constitution - 1, No Constitution - 3Frank Kendall - Human Rights First volunteer consultant - is in Cuba to monitor the proceedings and is reporting back on events as they unfold. He is providing updates of what he observes. Guantánamo Bay, July 17, 2008: It now appears almost certain that Mr. Hamdan’s military commission trial will begin next week. In federal district court today, Judge Robertson ruled that he would not stay theLaw and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-55516665548830740332008-07-17T14:11:00.001-04:002008-07-17T16:45:17.997-04:00The Constitution (choose one) does / does not apply at GuantánamoFrank Kendall - Human Rights First volunteer consultant - is in Cuba to monitor the proceedings and is reporting back on events as they unfold. He is providing updates of what he observes.Guantánamo Bay, July 16, 2008: The major event of the day at Guantánamo was Judge Allred’s decision to deny Salim Hamdan’s motion to dismiss the conspiracy and material support to terrorism charges against him.Law and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-33601224877022449172008-07-16T10:53:00.001-04:002008-07-16T14:46:36.814-04:00“Doctors or Butchers, How Would I Know”Frank Kendall - Human Rights First volunteer consultant - is in Cuba to monitor the proceedings and is reporting back on events as they unfold. He is providing updates of what he observes.Guantánamo Bay, July 15, 2008: I’m sitting in my overly air conditioned, six person Army tent at Camp Justice, Guantánamo Bay, Cuba at 12:30 am thinking about what I could write that would make you angry. That’sLaw and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885861459888181997.post-54575797019309000002008-07-15T13:50:00.001-04:002008-07-15T16:56:00.453-04:00The Sandman and Alfred Hitchcock Come to GuantánamoFrank Kendall - Human Rights First volunteer consultant - is in Cuba to monitor the proceedings and is reporting back on events as they unfold. He is providing updates of what he observes.Guantánamo Bay, July 14, 2008: Today at Guantánamo, Salim Hamdan’s tortuous legal journey continued. Supposedly Mr. Hamdan is one week from starting his trial under the Military Commissions Act of 2006 (MCA). Law and Securityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053729644743364102noreply@blogger.com0