Factsheet: Extraordinary Rendition

In 2002, Maher Arar, a Canadian citizen, was detained at a U.S. airport on his…

Al Odah v. United States Legal Arguments and Implications

Petitioners in Al Odah argue that the precedent set by the Supreme Court itself in…

Habeas Petitions and Habeas Counsel

Since the first habeas corpus petition for detainees was filed on February 19, 2002,…

FAQs: Does the U.S. Torture People?

In the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or…