CIA

Abstract

The detention and interrogation policies adopted by the United State's government in the wake of the 11 September 2001 attacks have raised several questions about its commitment to international law and human rights. Initially a bipartisan issue, the instances of torture and prisoner abuse brought before the public were condemned by both Democrats and Republicans, and both party's presidential candidates promised to shut down the illegal prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. Likewise, with the exception of foreign government officials who participated in the Central Intelligence Agency's “extraordinary rendition” program, much of the international community has called on the U.S. government to comply with its treaty obligations.