Carol Rosenberg

It adds new detail to the administration’s thinly articulated legal rationale for why three U.S. military strikes the president ordered on boats in the Caribbean Sea last month, killing all 17 people aboard them, should be seen as lawful rather than murder.

U.S. Has Spent $40 Million to Jail About 400 Migrants at Guantánamo

Not recently... www.nytimes.com/2025/03/31/u...

I.C.E. Transfers 18 Migrants From Guantánamo, Emptying Detention Site

The folks at Homeland Security have cleared all the migrants out of Guantanamo Bay again, moving the most recent batch back to the U.S.A.
The 8-month-old mission staffed by more than 600 troops, contractors and ICE agents has held fewer than 700 migrants. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/u...

Appeals Court Overturns Plea Deal in 9/11 Case

Some background for those who haven't been following the incremental: Lawyers for the three 9/11 defendants who reached a plea agreement want the full court of appeals to reconsider this 2-1 decision. The government can now oppose the request in a brief.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/11/u...

Inching along: A federal appeals court directs the Justice Department to put in writing whether the full court should consider the validity of the overturned plea settlement in the 9/11 case.

Are You Quitting the Military? We Want to Hear From You.

During his address today, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth invited the U.S. military’s generals and admirals to quit, “if the words I’m speaking today are making your heart sink.” Here's a confidential questionnaire for any flag officers resigning their commissions.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/u...

U.S. Officials See Hostage Release as Promising Sign for Deal With Taliban

The path to any agreement is complex for several reasons, including the Taliban’s demand that a man accused of being a Qaeda operative be released from Guantánamo Bay. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/w...

Guantanamo Navy base hospital alert: No cases found on the base but precautions are advised.

Time to pay attention again. www.nhc.noaa.gov

Based on the court calendar, due course could come in December.

Here's a link to the ruling: www.mc.mil/Portals/0/pd...

Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Schrama, the judge, says in the same ruling he will proceed "in due course" with pretrial hearings on contested matters limited to the three other men in the joint conspiracy case -- Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al Hawsawi.

Latest: The new judge in the 9/11 case has agreed not to "conduct hearings on contested issues" pertaining to this man, Ammar al Baluchi, while the prosecution appeals to try to reverse his predecessor's ruling that the confessions were obtained through torture. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/u...

At the New York City Bar tonight: An event launching John Ryan’s book on a decade of pretrial hearings in the 9/11 case at Guantánamo Bay, “America’s Trial.”

Gabrielle.

Tropical Depression 7.

A little something to keep an eye on from the folks at the National Hurricane Center www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh...

Always a pleasure to talk Guantánamo with Marco Werman on The World. theworld.org/segments/202... @marcowerman.bsky.social

From this morning’s ceremony at the firehouse, clips to follow.

The flags were lowered last night around the base by order of President Trump after the killing of Charlie Kirk and will stay at half-staff on this U.S. outpost in southeast Cuba until sunset on Sunday.

Some images from around Guantánamo naval station on this 9/11 anniversary, all cleared for you to see by the appropriate authorities. We will show some video clips as well.

...everlasting mercy, and infinite healing power; forgive those who attacked us; embrace the innocent and comfort their families and friends; inspire generations of unsuspecting American heroes so our United States may always be the land of the free and home of the brave."

From the benediction by the Navy chaplain at today's 9/11 ceremony... "This, our service, testifies that grave injustice never has the last word, for you righteously conquered death and gave men hope that our sufferings are not in vain. By your grace we once again beseech your perfect justice...

‪More on the 9/11 case, the ongoing appeals here…‬

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Constitution Day: The Full U.S. Constitution For the first time in history, the entire United States Constitution will go on display, to celebrate 250 years of American Freedom.

Here's a link to the announcement... "Visitors can view and experience the entire Constitution during regular museum hours: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m..." (9/15 to 10/01)
visit.archives.gov/whats-on/exp...

What to Know About the 9/11 Case at Guantánamo Bay

Here's a link to a guide to the military prison, the prisoners, the costs and what else goes on at the U.S. naval base. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/u...

Guantánamo Bay 9/11/2025

A New 9/11 Generation: These Children Promise to Never Forget

On this 9/11, a new generation with no memory of that terrible day is increasingly shouldering the responsibility to never forget.

Flags lowered to half mast down here at Guantánamo Bay on eve of 24th anniversary of 9/11.

After Years of Waiting, These 9/11 Families Are Losing Hope

Related: After Years of Waiting, These 9/11 Families Are Losing Hope

Sept. 16 to Oct. 1: Visitors to the National Archives Museum in Washington, D.C., can see the entire United States Constitution, including all 27 amendments, on display in one place for the first time in U.S. history.
At the Rotunda, 701 Constitution Ave NW.