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Obama Does a U-Turn on Immunity for U.S. Troops in Iraq

Double Jeopardy

Obama will take Iraq's word for now that U.S. soldiers won't be prosecuted by the country's courts as they defend Baghdad.

Published Jun. 23 2014 5:45AM EDT

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Eli Lake

Eli Lake

Josh Rogin

Josh Rogin

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