Following a Paper Trail to the Roots of Torture
Justice Department memos suggested that in a war like the present one, presidential power can override both congressional laws and "customary international law": in short, that the president can choose to suspend America's obligation to comply with the Geneva Conventions if he wishes, authorize torture or detain prisoners without a hearing.
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