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Carol Rosenberg

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Journalist. New York Times beat reporter covering the court, prison and other aspects of life at the U.S. Navy base at Guantanamo Bay. Former Miami Herald Middle East correspondent. About how to reach me here: https://www.nytimes.com/by/carol-rosenberg.

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 52m

*Update: At Justice Department request, the court just put the 15-day response timeline on hold until government goes back to work.

Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 5d

It adds new detail to the administration’s thinly articulated legal rationale for why three U.S. military strikes the president ordered on boats in the Caribbean Sea last month, killing all 17 people aboard them, should be seen as lawful rather than murder.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 5d

Breaking News: President Trump told Congress in a confidential notice that he had decided that the U.S. was in an “armed conflict” with certain drug cartels.

Trump ‘Determined’ the U.S. Is Now in a War With Drug Cartels, Congress Is Told

A notice calls the people the U.S. military recently killed on suspicion of drug smuggling in the Caribbean Sea “unlawful combatants.”

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 5d

Not recently... www.nytimes.com/2025/03/31/u...

U.S. Has Spent $40 Million to Jail About 400 Migrants at Guantánamo

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 5d

The folks at Homeland Security have cleared all the migrants out of Guantanamo Bay again, moving the most recent batch back to the U.S.A.
The 8-month-old mission staffed by more than 600 troops, contractors and ICE agents has held fewer than 700 migrants. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/u...

I.C.E. Transfers 18 Migrants From Guantánamo, Emptying Detention Site

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 6d

Some background for those who haven't been following the incremental: Lawyers for the three 9/11 defendants who reached a plea agreement want the full court of appeals to reconsider this 2-1 decision. The government can now oppose the request in a brief.
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Appeals Court Overturns Plea Deal in 9/11 Case

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 6d

Inching along: A federal appeals court directs the Justice Department to put in writing whether the full court should consider the validity of the overturned plea settlement in the 9/11 case.

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 7d

During his address today, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth invited the U.S. military’s generals and admirals to quit, “if the words I’m speaking today are making your heart sink.” Here's a confidential questionnaire for any flag officers resigning their commissions.

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Are You Quitting the Military? We Want to Hear From You.

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 7d

The path to any agreement is complex for several reasons, including the Taliban’s demand that a man accused of being a Qaeda operative be released from Guantánamo Bay. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/w...

U.S. Officials See Hostage Release as Promising Sign for Deal With Taliban

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 8d

Guantanamo Navy base hospital alert: No cases found on the base but precautions are advised.

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 13d

Time to pay attention again. www.nhc.noaa.gov

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 16d

Based on the court calendar, due course could come in December.

Here's a link to the ruling: www.mc.mil/Portals/0/pd...

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 16d

Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Schrama, the judge, says in the same ruling he will proceed "in due course" with pretrial hearings on contested matters limited to the three other men in the joint conspiracy case -- Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al Hawsawi.

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 16d

Latest: The new judge in the 9/11 case has agreed not to "conduct hearings on contested issues" pertaining to this man, Ammar al Baluchi, while the prosecution appeals to try to reverse his predecessor's ruling that the confessions were obtained through torture. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/u...

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 19d

At the New York City Bar tonight: An event launching John Ryan’s book on a decade of pretrial hearings in the 9/11 case at Guantánamo Bay, “America’s Trial.”

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 21d

Gabrielle.

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 21d

Tropical Depression 7.

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 21d

A little something to keep an eye on from the folks at the National Hurricane Center www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh...

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 26d

Always a pleasure to talk Guantánamo with Marco Werman on The World. theworld.org/segments/202... @marcowerman.bsky.social

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 26d

From this morning’s ceremony at the firehouse, clips to follow.

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 26d

The flags were lowered last night around the base by order of President Trump after the killing of Charlie Kirk and will stay at half-staff on this U.S. outpost in southeast Cuba until sunset on Sunday.

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 26d

Some images from around Guantánamo naval station on this 9/11 anniversary, all cleared for you to see by the appropriate authorities. We will show some video clips as well.

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 27d

...everlasting mercy, and infinite healing power; forgive those who attacked us; embrace the innocent and comfort their families and friends; inspire generations of unsuspecting American heroes so our United States may always be the land of the free and home of the brave."

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 27d

From the benediction by the Navy chaplain at today's 9/11 ceremony... "This, our service, testifies that grave injustice never has the last word, for you righteously conquered death and gave men hope that our sufferings are not in vain. By your grace we once again beseech your perfect justice...

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 27d

‪More on the 9/11 case, the ongoing appeals here…‬

‪https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/16/us/politics/sept-11-families-guantanamo.html?unlocked_article_code=1.e08.B0qm.rnTE48RTTH1D&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare‬

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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 27d

Here's a link to the announcement... "Visitors can view and experience the entire Constitution during regular museum hours: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m..." (9/15 to 10/01)
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Constitution Day: The Full U.S. Constitution

For the first time in history, the entire United States Constitution will go on display, to celebrate 250 years of American Freedom.

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