Torture Memos

The Torture Memos were a series of legal documents written by U.S. government lawyers in the early 2000s. They provided justification for using enhanced interrogation techniques, including torture, on terrorism detainees. These memos argued that certain harsh methods might not violate U.S. laws or international treaties, effectively giving legal cover for controversial practices. Their release in 2009 sparked widespread criticism, highlighting ethical and legal debates about human rights, government accountability, and the limits of interrogation techniques in counterterrorism efforts.