US courts grapple with Guantanamo trial delays and legacy of interrogation practices

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Guantanamo trials are significantly delayed, raising questions about justice and accountability for past abuses. The delays stem from decisions made after 9/11, including the use of coerced statements and the repurposing of psychological theories for interrogation. These practices have damaged U.S. credibility and created a system of suspended justice, with trials still litigating the admissibility of torture-obtained evidence.


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