Protest Torture Lawyer John Yoo
War crime charge(s):
- Complicity in the commission of a war crime - torture,
ill-treatment of detainees.
- Drafted legal memos saying Bush could waive the Geneva
Conventions regarding the invasion of Afghanistan by labeling it a
failed state and that prisoners seized during that operation would not
be covered by the Geneva Convention protections.
- Issued other legal memos arguing that the commander in chief was
justified in ordering torture during wartime.
Federalist Society's Event Info:
"The History of Executive War Power - Libertarian/Conservative Throwdown!"
Debate and discussion based on John Yoo's just released book, Crisis and
Command. Debate between John Yoo and Bob Barr.
11:30 am (Registration); 11:45am (Lunch);
12:00-1:15 (Debate between John Yoo and Bob Barr)
Cost: $30 for buffet luncheon
and 1 hour MCLE credit. (949) 975-8400