ACLU may finally get secret Bush memos justifying torture and surveillance

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Dozens of secret documents justifying the Bush admin's spying and interrogation programs could see the light of day because of a new presidential directive. The ACLU asked the Obama admin on Wed to release Justice Dept memos that provided the legal underpinning for harsh interrogations, eavesdropping and secret prisons. The request comes after Obama rescinded a 2001 Justice Dept memo that gave agencies broad legal cover to rej

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