Hamdan changes how the war will be fought according to SCOTUSBlog.com

So we have to play by the rules of the Geneva Convention? Fine.

But does the Supreme Court now expect that Al Qaeda will play by the rules of the Geneva Convention as well? Will the Red Cross be allowed to see American kidnap victims imprisoned by Al Qaeda forces?

Doubtful. I am sure that the terrorists will be too busy executing the victims to take phone calls from the Red Cross.

It should be interesting to see how the President responds to this curveball.


The Money Quote from the Excellent Article:

This almost certainly means that the CIA's interrogation regime is unlawful, and indeed, that many techniques the Administation has been using, such as waterboarding and hypothermia (and others) violate the War Crimes Act (because violations of Common Article 3 are deemed war crimes).



Need more info? Your wish is my command:
The ACLU's Happy Reaction
A great analysis of the case even before it was decided
Wow this guy is pissed off
And so is Justice Thomas