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Proposed Rules for Terrorism Suspects Under Fire

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The U.S. Senate is debating the Defense Authorization Act, including a provision requiring certain terrorism suspects to be interrogated and detained by the military instead of by civilian police. Critics say the new policies allow indefinite detention of suspects — and that even U.S. citizens could be denied a trial.

The Obama administration has threatened a veto. But supporters, including some influential Democrats, say the rules are vital to security and do not threaten civil liberties.

Guests:

Christopher Anders, senior legislative counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

Frank Gaffney, president of the Center for Security Policy and former assistant secretary of the Reagan Defense Department

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