In Guantanamo; everything is permissible

"We will have the equivalent of 'letters de cachet'," said attorney Eugene Fidell, president of the National Institute of Military Justice, referring to the French kings' power to send critics to the Bastille prison.

Last week, the U.S. Senate cancelled Guantanamo prisoners' right to appeal their detention in civilian courts, giving Bush's administration limitless powers and a green-light to treat detainees as it wishes.

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A sampling of editorials across the US denouncing the amendment: (for articles requiring registration, go to BugMeNot)

Miami Herald: Habeas corpus attack undermines courts
Boston Globe: Abused by the Senate
Houston Chronicle: ONE STEP BACK
Washington Post: Detainees Deserve Court Trials
New York TImes: Playing With Fire
Denver Post: Remove detention amendment