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David Rittgers

Legal Policy Analyst

David Rittgers
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David Rittgers is a legal policy analyst who concentrates on civil liberties, counterterrorism, and criminal justice. Prior to joining Cato, Mr. Rittgers served in the United States Army as an Infantry and Special Forces officer, including three tours in Afghanistan. During his military career, he was awarded an Army Commendation Medal with a "V" Device for valorous action and two Bronze Star Medals. While attending law school, Mr. Rittgers completed two years of Arabic Studies and is moderately fluent in both Arabic and French. He earned his J.D. from the University of North Carolina and is a member of the Virginia bar.


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Opinion and Commentary

"Fight Drugs or Terrorists — But Not Both," by Ted Galen Carpenter and David Rittgers, Guardian, March 6, 2009

"Gitmo & National Security Courts: Poor Law, Poor PR," RealClearPolitics.com, January 24, 2009

Cato @ Liberty Blog Posts

"A Terrorist We Should Have Prosecuted," July 2, 2009

"Hate Crime Legislation: A Shocking Disregard for Federalism," July 1, 2009

"Fixing Detention," June 29, 2009

"One Year After Heller," June 26, 2009

" Victory for Decency at the Supreme Court," June 25, 2009

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Events

"How Overreaction and Misdirection Play into the Strategy of Terrorism," May 11, 2009 [Capitol Hill Briefing]




Multimedia

Daily Podcast "Hate Crime Laws Are Hater-Aid" featuring David Rittgers, June 30, 2009 [Flash Audio, 06:29]

Media Highlight David Rittgers discusses the Guantanamo detainee trial on BBC June 9, 2009 [Flash Video, 02:51]

Media Highlight David Rittgers discusses national security on News Channel 8 May 21, 2009 [Flash Video, 05:01]

Daily Podcast "Obama Revives Commissions for Detainees" featuring David Rittgers, May 19, 2009 [Flash Audio, 06:43]

Media Highlight David Rittgers discusses withholding torture photos on Reuters TV May 14, 2009 [Flash Video, 02:01]

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