CCR Annual Report 2005 - Center for Constitutional Rights

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6 INTERIMLEGALDIRECTOR Today this nation is faced with an enormous constitutional crisis. The indefinite detentions at Guantánamo have been mirrored by the abuse of non-citizens here in the United States. The government has asserted the same shadowy power to arrest and indefinitely detain American citizens as well. On top of this, we have seen our government franchise torture by the cynical rendition of people to be tortured in other countries in order to avoid being held accountable. At the same time, political dissent and protest are under grave attack. During the Republican convention, on the streets of New York, the NYPD arrested almost 2,000 people for nothing other than their opposition to these policies. And this assault on dissent is going on throughout the United States. This political repression is accompanied by economic hardship for millions, while racism and environmental devastation flourish along with the fattened bank accounts of the war profiteers who run our government. We can win this fight. But the outcome is yet in the balance. I take great pride that CCR staff and lawyers have tirelessly and courageously led the struggle against torture, rendition and illegal detentions, at Guantánamo and at home. In so doing, they have stood up for the Bill of Rights and the rule of international law on this planet. I am proud to work with these wonderful and dedicated people. Through them, CCR often speaks for those who have no voice. We are proud to speak for you, from time to time, as well. Sincerely, William Goodman, Legal Director
SPECIAL REPORT GOVERNMENT ABUSE IN THE “WAR ON TERROR” The only time the Administration has modified its unlawful practices of torture and detention is when it has been exposed and challenged. It is up to us all, individually and collectively, to hold our government accountable at the highest levels.
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