Legislating the War on Terror: An Agenda for Reform

by Benjamin Wittes

Book Overview

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The events of September 11 and subsequent American actions irrevocably changed the political, military, and legal landscapes of U.S. national security. Predictably, many of the changes were controversial, and abuses were revealed. The United States needs a legal framework that reflects these new realities. Legislating the War on Terror presents an agenda for reforming the statutory law governing this new battle, balancing the need for security,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815733607
• ISBN13: 9780815733607
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"