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WHAT DOES LAW HAVE TO DO WITH WAR? - December 7, 2012 17:47

Terrorism law expert Jeffrey Addicott discusses the complexities of wartime law, and how that impacts Omar Khadr's return to Canada.

CTL Monthly Report - November 2012

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War on Terror Seminar

November 10, 2012 at St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas.

This one-day event is free and open to the public; seats, however, are limited. To register, please contact Center for Terrorism Law at (210) 431-2219, or email terrorismlaw@stmarytx.edu
CLE credit is offered for attorneys.

Special thanks to Mr. Dwight Lieb for his generous support of the Center for Terrorism Law

24 September 2012, The Source with Ezra Levant, Sun News Network Canada, national Canadian TV, interview by Ezra Levant (topic: Middle East Legal and Policy Issues).

Front page of the Express News! Headline: "Local expert calls Libya attack on 9-11 deliberate"

Jeffrey Addicott, director for the Center for Terrorism Law at St. Mary's University, says it's no coincidence that the first deadly attack on a U.S. ambassador in 33 years occurred on Sept. 11. “The dream of Osama bin Laden was not to achieve military victory, but to unite Arab Muslims in an Islamic extremist regime," he said. A mob armed with guns and grenades launched an attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, on Tuesday, killing U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens the first U.S. envoy to die in the line of duty since 1979 and three other Americans. Addicott called on President Barack Obama to close the U.S. Consulate in Libya and withdraw aid there and in Egypt, where Islamic extremists have “taken over." "I'd cut off every penny to those countries," he said. “We need to tie the money to real reform." San Antonio Express News.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Read more: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/Libyan-attack-stirs-local-shock-outrage-3860859.php#ixzz26OzrjRVK

Distinguished Speaker Series Oct. 3

The Center for Terrorism Law's Distringuished Speaker Series presents "Restoring American Exceptionalism" featuring Commader Ryan Zinke, U.S. Navy, Retired, at The Palladium on Oct. 3, 2012. Details

11th Anniversary of 9/11 on Canadian TV

Jeffrey Addicott, Director of the Center for Terrorism Law, was interviewed on Canadian National Television about the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

Director of CTL Quoted by L.A. Times

The Los Angeles Times recently published an article about U.S. interrogations and the War on Terror. The article quotes Professor Jeffrey Addicott, Director of the Center for Terrorism Law; read the story here: CTL in Military Times

Military Times Cover Story on CTL Work Defending Marine

A cover story highlighting the work of the Center for Terrorism Law about the dangers of overly complicated and restrictive Rules of Engagement was recently covered in the Military Times. Restrictive Rules of Engagement may lead to unnecessary military deaths because servicemen will over think decisions instead of reacting to dangerous situations. CTL is working to shed light on this problem and trying to restore the career of a young Marine; read the story here: Addicott Quoted by LA Times

Addicott on the matter of Omar Khadr and the degree of threat he represents

Professor Addicott was on the Sun News Network, national television in Canada, recently discussing Omar Khadr. See the video here: Addicott on Khadr

Terrorism and the Texas Border: Protecting the Police who Protect us

Jeffrey F. Addicott, director of the Center for Terrorism Law at St. Mary's University School of Law, will give a continuing education seminar to law enforcement in Jourdanton, Texas, on July 26 in coordination with the Jourdanton Police Department. Texas Peace Officers will receive 8 TCLEOSE hours. Lawyers are welcome as well. For questions about the event or questions about how to get your TCLEOSE hours, call the Jourdanton Police Department at (830)769-2241 or complete and return the attached registration form. Registration Form

Addicott on KPCC-California Radio

Jeffrey Addicott, Director of the Center for Terrorism Law, recently gave commentary on the release of photos showing American soldiers posing with enemy dead. Listen to the audio here: Addicott on KPCC

Addicott Pens Article on Cyber Security

A recent article by Jeffrey F. Addicott, Director of the Center for Terrorism Law at St. Mary's University School of Law, entitled Cyber Security and the Government/Private Sector Connection discussing current issues threatening the security of the United States was published in the American Bar Association's Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division Newsletter. The article also describes the different threats facing the United States and the need for greater cooperation between our government and the private sector.
Cyber Security Paper

Addicott Proposes Legislation to Establish an ROE Review Board

The Center for Terrorism Law is drawing attention to, and legally assisting, a Marine whose career has been wrongfully derailed. Jeffrey F. Addicott, Director of the Center for Terrorism Law at St. Mary's University School of Law, has submitted white paper pushing for new legislation. The purpose of this paper is to propose the creation of an autonomous administrative oversight board ROE Review Board for military personnel who face adverse administrative punishment for alleged violations of combat rules of engagement (ROE).
Washington Examiner Story on Proposed Legislation
ROE White Paper
ROE Conference Video Clip
The Washington Examiner Story about Marine

CTL Co-Sponsoring Screening of Documentary

The Center for Terrorism Law is co-sponsoring the screening of the documentary "Unmasked Judeophobia" this Monday, March 26, 2012 at 7:15 pm at the Santikos Bijou Theater located at Crossroads, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Texas. Professor Jeffrey Addicott and Rabbi Aryeh Scheinberg will lead a discussion after the screening. Please plan on attending this ground-breaking film.
Documentary flyer: Judeophobia

Addicott Quoted on Afghanistan Killings

Jeffrey F. Addicott, director of the Center for Terrorism Law at St. Mary's University School of Law, gave commentary on the recent killing of more than a dozen Afghan civilians. It is alleged that a U.S. serviceman was behind the killings. "Days after the slayings, the military has kept under wraps one of the most salient details his name...Jeffrey Addicott said soldiers who are aware of the identity of the suspect likely have orders from superiors not to speak about it and have probably had their electronic devices confiscated so nothing leaks out." The story has been picked up by CBS and ABC national news just to name a few. Find out more of what Jeffrey Addicott said about this story:
ABC News Story
CBS News Story

Civil Liberties vs. Increased Security

Jeffrey Addicott gives a lecture on The Proper Understanding of Civil Liberties vs. Increased Security.

Addicott Quoted on Recent WikiLeaks Release

Jeffrey F. Addicott, director of the Center for Terrorism Law at St. Mary's University School of Law, gave commentary on the recent release of more than five million of Stratfor's, a Texas-based think tank, company emails in collaboration with two dozen international media organizations. The small selection so far published on the WikiLeaks website gives a look at the daily routine of the Texas-based think tank, whose clients range from local universities to global megacorporations. "When people discover, 'Hey, here's your clients,' then your clients are chilled," said Addicott. "It causes a certain uproar."
Washington Examiner Story
Boston Globe Story

Addicott Spoke to the Texas Aggie Bar Association

Jeffrey F. Addicott, director of the Center for Terrorism Law at St. Mary's University School of Law, spoke at the Texas Aggie Bar Association Annual Conference on March 3. His presentation was entitled Legal and Policy Issues in the War on Terror - 10 Years On. He recently sat down for an interview with the Texas Aggie Bar Association.
Interview Transcript

Conference on Rules of Engagement and Wounded Warrior Support

The Center For Terrorism Law hosted a conference on Rules of Engagement and Wounded Warrior Support on the St. Mary's campus in February. Experts spoke on Technology and Terrorism, Rules of Engagement and the Wounded Warrior Project. The conference was sponsored by the Mission for Learning and was free and open to the public. Conference Poster

3rd Annual Conference on Terrorism and Global Security - What Constitutes a Legal War in the 21st Century?

The Center for Terrorism Law is co-hosting, with the Ambivium Institute on Security and Cooperation, the 3rd Annual Conference on Terrorism and Global Security. The seminar will be held May 30-31, 2012 in Washington, D.C.. For more information or to register for this event, email terrorismlaw@stmarytx.edu.

Those interested in presenting at the conference should submit a proposal of no more than 250 words to: 2012conference@ambivium.org. Conference Brochure

Center for Terrorism Law participates in International Counter-Terrorism Conference

Jeffrey F. Addicott participated in the Ninth Annual International Counter-Terrorism Officers Association Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, with other distinguished terrorism experts. He delivered a speech on Legal Rules to Deal with Emerging and Current Threats in the War on Terror. Conference information and audio/video may be found at the ICTOA website.

Addicott's Article Appears in The Jurist

Addicott recently wrote an article that appeared in the The Jurist, where he is a Contributing Editor. His article clarifies confusion about the appropriate rule of law associated with enemy combatant status with specific analysis of the al-Awlaqi case. Anwar al-Awlaqi and the Law of War (2011)

New Book Chapter on Interrogation Issues

The Center for Terrorism Law prepared a chapter for a book entitled: Contemporary Debates in Terrorism. The book will be published by Routledge Publishing Company and will be edited by Professor Richard Jackson (Aberystwyth University) and Samuel Justin Sinclair (Harvard University)(2011).

The Tenth Anniversary of 9/11: Bush to Obama - Legal and Policy Issues in the War on Terror

The Center for Terrorism Law hosted an international conference to mark the tenth anniversary of 9/11. The conference was held on September 8, 2011, at St. Mary's University, San Antonio, TX. The conference was entitled The Tenth Anniversary of 9/11: Bush to Obama - Legal Policy Issues in the War on Terror. Leading subject matter experts presented and debated the full realm of legal and policy issues that have emerged in the last ten years of America's War on Terror including: definitions of terms related to terrorism, unlawful enemy combatants, interrogation issues, civil litigation, domestic terrorism, the views of all three branches of government, cyber security, assassination, use of force, military commissions, bioterrorism, weapons of mass destruction, humanitarian intervention, and indefinite detention. The conference was free and open to the public. For more information, email terrorismlaw@stmarytx.edu.

Center for Terrorism Law Receives J. Edgar Hoover Memorial Scholarship Award for Educational Excellence

The Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI presented the J. Edgar Hoover Memorial Scholarship Award to the Center for Terrorism Law for the second year in a row. The ceremony was held in San Antonio, Texas, at the Center for Terrorism Law. Professor Jeffrey Addicott accepted the award on behalf of the Center for Terrorism Law and provided remarks about the Center goals and mission. The award is given annually and recognizes "pursuit of excellence in educational standards."

In the Media

February 2012 - Rules of Engagement featured on KABB

February 2012 - Rules of Engagement featured on KSAT

February 2012 - Rules of Engagement featured on WOAI

8 May 2011 - Professor Addicott Discusses Bin Laden's Death, a 'Huge Wound' to al-Qaida

2 May 2011 - Professor Jeffrey Addicott Discusses the Killing of Osama bin Laden

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