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No Terror Trials in Civilian Courts
February 2, 2010
By Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice
The Hill's Congress Blog
Sen. Lindsey Graham’s bill to keep 9-11 terror trials out of civilian courts is exactly what’s needed. The fact is President Obama needs to do more than just change the location of the trial of accused 9-11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed - he needs to utilize military tribunals – the most appropriate forum to bring these accused terrorists to justice.
This shouldn’t be about a change of venue. It should be about a change in policy. It’s time to do what Sen. Graham’s bill requires – no Justice Department funds to be used for the prosecution of 9-11 terror suspects in civilian courts. Not in New York City. Not on U.S. soil.
(Read the rest of Jay's Commentary posted here at The Hill's Congress Blog)

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