The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Liberty

Do Bagram detainees have the right to habeas corpus? So far – no. However, one federal judge explored the case during a hearing Monday, searching all possibilities. [SCOTUSblog]

The brutal beating of a Chilean homosexual finally led to progress in the country’s criminal justice system. [NY Times]

Security Council members stumbled on negotiations as Damascus transitions into an all-out war zone. [Washington Post]