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Abstract #166336

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H. Jack Geiger, MD, MSciHyg, Arthur C. Logan Professor Emeritus of Community Medicine, City University of New York Medical School, City College of New York, Harris 402, 128th Street at Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031, 212-650-6860, jgeiger@igc.org

Profound violations of civil liberties and their constitutional mandates are continuing for the sixth year since the attacks of 2001 and the subsequent launch of the Bush administration's “war on terror.” Citizens and non-citizens alike may still be arbitrarily defined as “enemy conmbatants” and imprisoned indefinitely without due process, habeas corpus rights, or legitimate court review. Essentially warrantless wiretapping ,interception of emails and other communications, and other illegal searches continue, under the nominal supervision of a secret court. The use of torture in interrogations also continues, with the participation of some health professionals, and Congressional laws continue to be effectively revoked by presidential “signing statements.” The consequences for public health will be reviewed.

Learning Objectives:

• At the end of the session, participants will be able to recognize the impacts of current US policies on civil liberties and understand the consequences for public health.

Keywords: Human Rights, Torture

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Any relevant financial relationships? No
Any institutionally-contracted trials related to this submission?

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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