Obama Admin Seeks Suit Against Bush Torture Attorney Dismissed

Bob Egelko, Chronicle Staff Writer
San Francisco Chronicle
Dec. 09, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Obama administration has asked an appeals court to dismiss a lawsuit accusing former Bush administration attorney John Yoo of authorizing the torture of a terrorism suspect, saying federal law does not allow damage claims against lawyers who advise the president on national security issues.


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