Drug Terrorist Suspects Daunt D.C. Jail ; Nickles Raises Gitmo Concern
The Washington Times › May 27, 2009
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The District of Columbia has approached the Justice Department about security concerns arising from the housing of more than 10 suspected narcoterrorists in its jail - concerns that foreshadow problems the Obama administration might face if it brings Guantanamo Bay detainees to the United States for trial.
D.C. Attorney General Peter J. Nickles brought up the narcoterrorists when asked during an interview Tuesday about the prospect of detainees from the U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, being brought to the District for trial.See the full content of this document
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Drug Terrorist Suspects Daunt D.C. Jail ; Nickles Raises Gitmo Concern
Although the attorney general did not directly link the District's situation with the decisions facing the federal government, he stressed the confinement concerns that even the lower- level suspects have placed on city officials.
"What I'm wrestling with right ...See the full content of this document
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