In its response filed late Monday afternoon, US attorneys argued that the ACLU is asking to represent and provide legal counsel to an individual it does not know, has never met and does not officially represent. The Red Cross could contact his relatives, who could seek legal representation on his behalf. The ACLU countered saying the Red Cross’ mission is not to obtain legal counsel for detainees it meets. The ACLU and other civil rights groups have claimed the detainee has been held too long without access to counsel. The Red Cross has not commented on the individual’s identity, location or conditions of his detention.

Source: Egypt Independent October 30, 2017 23:37 UTC