ACLU: Next deadline in Abu Ghraib photo case is Dec. 15

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

A judge could rule on whether to order the release of new photographs from the U.S.-run Abu Ghraib prison anytime after Dec. 15, an ACLU spokesperson told RAW STORY.

The 144 photographs and four videos, which have been seen by New Yorker journalist Seymour Hersh, are alleged to contain photographs of U.S. servicemembers involved in raping detainees, possibly underage. The photos and videos are in addition to an earlier set of photographs already released.

The Bush Administration has successfully blocked their release, first saying they needed time to anonymize those engaged in illicit behavior, and then seeking a permanent block, arguing the photos could endanger troops and civilians overseas.

The ACLU sued to have the photos released under the Freedom of Information Act, and won the last round in court.

http://rawstory.com/news/2005/ACLU_says_next_deadline_in_Abu_1209.html

[OrangeCountyDemocrat]

1. What A Joke!!

I just can't believe how fucked up a country we are.

I still bet we never see those photos. We are really not in a democracy anymore.

[jimshoes]

2. What makes you say that

comrade? :evilgrin: (many years ago we used to joke about the Russins being deprived of real news)

[DoYouEverWonder]

3. Remind me not to hold my breath waiting.

n/t

[buff2]

4. Oh I'll bet we never see those photos and videos.

If they do get out it will cause so much anger....and rightly so.This "secret" nazi regime hates for the TRUTH to come out and they will fight this every step of the way.

[Marie26]

5. I like this quote

"The government has taken the position in this case that the more outrageously the behavior exhibited by American troops, the less the public has a right to know about it," said Reporters Committee Executive Director Lucy Dalglish. "Such a stance turns the Freedom of Information Act inside out." That's pretty much it.

[Javaman]

6. And here I was thinking today that they were flushed down the...

Memory hole.