| EXECUTIVE ORDER |
EO 13493 Effective Date: January 22, 2009 |
| Responsible Office: Office of External Relations |
| Subject: Executive Order 13493 Review of Detention Policy |
| In order to develop policies for the dtentin, trial, transfer, release, or other dispositon of individuals captured or apprehended in connection with armed conflicts and counterterrorism operations that are consistent with the national security and foreign policy interests of the United States and the interests of justice. The President oders a Special Interagency Task Force on Detainee Disposition. |
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