After September 11, 2001, U.S. officials authorized the cruel treatment and torture of prisoners held in Afghanistan, Iraq, Guantanamo, and the CIA's secret prisons overseas.

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Apr. 02, 2004 | DOD | ACLU-RDI 1354
Questionnaire asked the officer thirty one questions regarding soldier morale and the treatment of detainees. In the questionnaire, major responded that there were no incidents of detainee abuse. [Contents redacted].
Apr. 02, 2004 | DOD | ACLU-RDI 1357
Questionnaire asked the Major thirty one questions regarding soldier morale and the treatment of detainees. [Contents redacted].
Apr. 02, 2004 | CID | ACLU-RDI 2312
This memo discusses investigations and outcomes including punishment. Total of 62 cases of detainee abuse and/or death have been or are being investigated - 46 by CID and 16 at the unit level. There are a variety of cases discussed. Many have ...
Feb. 15, 2006
Non-legal Memo
Thomas J. Romig
Physical assault, General, Threat, Assault/death
Apr. 01, 2004 | DOA | ACLU-RDI 640
Army Action Plan: Standard Operating Procedures for Detention Hospital, Delta Clinic, Delta Block re: Multi-Dose Vials
Apr. 01, 2004 | CID | ACLU-RDI 1073
A 56 year-old male detainee received stiches for inner lip laceration. Was struck during arrest and broke front tooth and cut upper lip. Report filed with CID. CID Report #: 0261-04-CID259-80293.
Apr. 18, 2005
Medical (Physical (non-death))
Physical assault, Face slap or insult slap
Apr. 01, 2004 | DOD | ACLU-RDI 1356
Questionnaire asked the Major thirty one questions regarding soldier morale and the treatment of detainees. The Major stated, that he/she used "common sense" to conduct detainee operations until visited by Inspector General. No detainee ...
Apr. 01, 2004 | DOD | ACLU-RDI 1511
DoD Questionnaire: Questions for soldiers concerning their observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears to be in response to the accusations of detainee abuse ...
Apr. 01, 2004 | DOD | ACLU-RDI 1517
DoD Questionnaire: Questions for soldiers concerning their observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears to be in response to the accusations of detainee abuse ...
Apr. 01, 2004 | DOD | ACLU-RDI 1526
DoD Questionnaire: Questions for soldiers concerning their observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears to be in response to the accusations of detainee abuse ...
Apr. 01, 2004 | DOD | ACLU-RDI 1576
An Army questionnaire, including forty-one questions, given to a First Sergeant regarding soldier training, soldier morale and the treatment of detainees. The handwritten responses are mostly illegible or redacted.