ACLU Sues The US Government Over Its Policy Of Using Drones Against Al Qaeda

The drone attack was part of a growing campaign by the US against Al Qaeda and Taliban figures in tribal areas of Pakistan. (US Air Force: Lt Col Leslie Pratt, file photo)

ACLU Sues Gov't Over Drones -- Politico

The American Civil Liberties Union sued the federal government Tuesday to learn the use of unmanned drones for targeted killings by the military and CIA.

“In particular, the lawsuit asks for information on when, where and against whom drone strikes can be authorized, the number and rate of civilian casualties and other basic information essential for assessing the wisdom and legality of using armed drones to conduct targeted killings,” the ACLU said in a statement, announcing its action.

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My Comment: The reason why the US Government is using drones to combat the Taliban/Al Qaeda in the Afghan/Pak theater is obvious from a tactical and military point of view. The ACLU's intent is also obvious .... to use the legal system to stop the one effective tool that the US Government has in it's war against these Islamic extremists.

And the ACLU wonders why many Americans despise them?