NYCLU, Federalist Society to Hold Public Debate on Civilian Trials, Military Tribunals and Terrorism

March 10, 2010 — On Tuesday, March 16, experts on constitutional and military law, national security and criminal defense will participate in a panel discussion in Rochester to debate whether terrorism suspects should be tried in civilian courts or with military tribunals. Last November, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced plans to prosecute five men accused as co-conspirators in the 9/11 attacks in federal court, but recent press reports indicate that the Obama administration could reverse course and try the men before military commissions.