
An artist's intepretation of prisoner mistreatment, because the real photos may never be released. What President Trump has in store for those perceived as enemies should worry all defenders of human rights. (Photo: Justin Norman / cc / flickr)
Resurrecting the Unholy Trinity: Torture, Rendition, and Indefinite Detention Under Trump
When George W. Bush and Dick Cheney launched their forever wars -- under the banner of a "Global War on Terror" -- they unleashed an unholy trinity of tactics. Torture, rendition, and indefinite detention became the order of the day. After a partial suspension of these policies in the Obama years, they now appear poised for resurrection.