The laws and Constitution are designed to survive, and remain in force, in extraordinary times. Liberty and security can be reconciled; and in our system, they are reconciled within the framework of law.Amen, Justices, amen.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Extraordinary Times
Glenn Greenwald, in his article this morning "U.S. Supreme Court restores habeas corpus, strikes down Military Commissions Act," quotes this extraordinary section from the decision (pdf):
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