Introduction : why torture matters -- Taking the "war on terror" to court -- Enter the warriors -- Mapping the lines of battle -- The war in court takes off -- Winning some, losing some -- Fighting for justice at home and abroad -- Trying Guantanamo -- New battles, same war -- Obama's Guantanamo -- The last front -- Conclusion : the afterlives of torture.
Focusing on the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, this book explores the unprecedented U.S. government policy of torture against prisoners of war and the legal battles fought to uphold human rights. Lisa Hajjar highlights the crucial role of lawyers who challenged these practices, providing a detailed narrative of their advocacy over the past two decades. The work serves as both a historical record and a call to action, emphasizing the moral and legal implications of torture and its impact on American values.