High court delays reviewing release of detainee abuse photos

Source: CNN

WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Supreme Court has postponed deciding whether the Obama administration can block public release of photos apparently depicting abuse of suspected terrorists and foreign soldiers in U.S. custody.

The Obama administration told the justices late last week of an apparent agreement with Congress on a law preventing disclosure of the material. That could render the legal issues moot.

President Barack Obama had initially favored the release, which had been opposed by the Bush administration, but changed his mind after intense urging against it by military leaders.

That led the American Civil Liberties Union, which had sought access to the photos under the Freedom of Information Act, to file a lawsuit seeking disclosure.

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something barring release in the military budget bill, is passed today, now can that effect the current case?

tells you just about all you need to know about corporate strings pulling the Democrats and Republicans actions in Washington