And, since we’re on the topic, while the US government gave formal cover to torture following 9/11, it was hardly new. Before that, we had special treaties with countries that had less oversight and fewer laws for human rights. If the Pentagon wanted someone tortured, they extradited prisoners to so called “black sites”, which existed in other countries but were typically staffed and operated by US personnel.
And, since we’re on the topic, while the US government gave formal cover to torture following 9/11, it was hardly new. Before that, we had special treaties with countries that had less oversight and fewer laws for human rights. If the Pentagon wanted someone tortured, they extradited prisoners to so called “black sites”, which existed in other countries but were typically staffed and operated by US personnel.