No Terror Trials in Civilian Courts

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June 21, 2011

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February 2, 2010
By Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice
The Hill's Congress Blog

Sen. Lindsey Grahams bill to keep 9-11 terror trials out of civilian courts is exactly whats needed.  The fact is President Obama needs to do more than just change the location of the trial of accused 9-11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed - he needs to utilize military tribunals the most appropriate forum to bring these accused terrorists to justice.

This shouldnt be about a change of venue.  It should be about a change in policy.  Its time to do what Sen. Grahams bill requires no Justice Department funds to be used for the prosecution of 9-11 terror suspects in civilian courts.  Not in New York City.  Not on U.S. soil.

(Read the rest of Jay's Commentary posted here at The Hill's Congress Blog)