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American Servicemen Tortured by Iraq Applaud President Obama's Order Against Torture and Have Filed a Motion in Federal Court to Implement the President's Directive
March 31, 2009On January 22, 2009, President Obama issued an Executive Order revoking the actions of the Bush Administration with respect to the torture of detainees. The Order makes clear that it extends to ensuring "safe, lawful, and humane treatment of . . . United States personnel who are detained in armed conflict" and "compliance with the . . . Geneva Conventions." Full release.