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The Senate is expected to vote soon on the compromise language in the Military Commissions Act of 2006.   The compromise does not reinterpret Common Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions, which prohibits torture and cruel and inhumane treatment.  But it does allow the President to interpret the Geneva Conventions.  Torture, cruel or inhuman treatment, biological experiments, murder, mutilation, serious bodily injury, rape, sexual assault and the taking of hostages are expressly prohibited. However, acts not rising to these levels are left to the discretion of the president.  

Urge your Senators to ensure the compromise legislation explicitly prohibits all U.S. government agencies, including the CIA, from using torture and interrogation techniques that are cruel, inhumane and degrading. Tell your elected officials you expect the U.S. to respect the rule of law, fairness and human dignity. There should be no loopholes for torture.