Sign the Open Letter to Congress
Join over 20 musicians, Vote Vets, retired generals and tens of thousands of people who have signed our open letter to Congress.
"Congress must not give in to the politics of fear. We call on Congress to stand with President Obama and our military leaders to reject torture and support the closure of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility. The United States must once again be known as a champion of justice, human rights and the rule of law."
Know the Facts
- Nearly 800 detainees have been held in Guantánamo, the vast majority without charge or trial
- Only 3 detainees at Guantanamo have been convicted of any crime through the military commissions system
- The Federal court system has convicted 195 terrorists since 2001.
- Estimated annual cost of operating Guantánamo: $90 million to $118 million
- Thirty-two times since 2001 and four times this year alone, senior al Qaeda leadership has used the prison at Guantanamo Bay in videos, encouraging others to join effort.
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CIA Prisons In Poland Case Continues in Krakow
Krakow Post - May 15
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Iraq still operating secret torture site, rights group says
Carol Williams - LA Times - May 14
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NDAA 2013 Headed to Full House; Smith/Amash Amendment Offered
New American - May 14
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In Congress, Dem and GOPer Working Together to Change the NDAA
Adam Serwer - Mother Jones - May 9
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Former PM and president 'told about CIA black site in Poland'
Polskie Radio - May 11
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Trial sought for 'high value' Guantanamo prisoner
AP - May 10
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Guantanamo testimony released after censorship ÂmistakeÂ
AFP - May 10
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9/11 terror tribunal tough day for victims loved ones
Richard Weir - Boston Herald - May 6
