OLC Letter to Rizzo Twelve Interrogation Techniques Not Violations 09-06, OLC, 2004
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U.S. Department of Justice u.s. Office of of Legal Counsel Office -----------------------------------------Office Office of the Assistant Attorney Attomey General Washington, Washington, D_C D.C. 20530 20530 September 6,2004 6, 2004 John A. Rizzo, Esq. Acting General Counsel Central Intelligence Agency Washington, D.C. 20505 Dear John: ~ You have asked our advice regarding whether the use of twelve particular interrogation techniques (attention grasp, walling, facial hold, facial slap (insult slap), confinement, wall standing, stress positions, sleep deprivation cramped conftnement, deprivatio dietary dieta manipulation rnani ulation, interrogation of would nudity, water dousing, and abdominal slap) in the interrogation 0 auld 18 U.S.c. U.S.C. § 2340A), 2340A), the the United United States States Constitution, Constitution, violate any United States statute (including 18 or any treaty obligation of the United States, We understand tthat h ais_an s anal-al- Qa'ida of an al-Qa'ida attack attack: or or operative who "is believed to be involved in the operational planning of attacks to take take place lace'in the United 'ted States prior to the November elections." September 5, 2004 letter fro from to0 Dan Levin. This letter confirms our advice that the use of these outsideutside territory subject to United States jurisdiction would not violate any techniques on of these provisions. provislOns. Wee will supply, at a later date, an opinion that explains the basis for this conclusion. Our advice is based on, and limited by, the following conditions: 1. The use of us, of these techniques wi1J will confonn conform to all representations previously made to us. including those listed in my August 26, 2004 letter to you. 2. The medical and psychological facts and assessments fo~dicate for indicate that there are no medical or psychological contraindications to the use of any of these techniques as you plan to employ them. 3. Medical officers officers will be present to observe whenever any enhanced techniques observ~henever are applied and will closely monitor him while he is subject to sleep deprivation or dietary manipulation, in addition to the normal to ensure that nonnal monitoring of him throughout his detention, 10 he does not sustain any physical or mental hann. harm. We express no opinion on any other uses of these techniques, nor do we address any other techniques or any conditions under whic~r other detainees which or other Furthermore, this letter does not constitute the Department o~ of Justice's policy approval are held. Furthennore, for use of the techniques in this or any other case. Sincerely, ~--s--., Daniel Levin Acting Assistant Attorney General