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We the people ask the federal government to Propose a new Administration policy:

Free PFC Bradley Manning, the accused WikiLeaks whistleblower.

Created by E.C. on September 27, 2011

Using the information PFC Bradley Manning allegedly revealed, media outlets have published thousands of stories, detailing countless attempts by governments around the world -- including our own -- to illegally conceal evidence of human rights abuses.

According to the President, “employees with the courage to report wrongdoing are a government’s best defense against waste, fraud and abuse.”

It appears that PFC Manning acted on his conscience, at great personal risk, to answer the President’s call.

However, he has been subjected to extreme confinement conditions that US legal scholars have said may amount to torture.

Therefore, we also ask the Obama administration to stop blocking the UN's chief torture investigator, Juan Mendez, from conducting an official visit with PFC Manning.

Response to Petition

Why We Can't Comment on Bradley Manning

Thank you for signing the petition "Free PFC Bradley Manning, the accused WikiLeaks whistleblower." We appreciate your participation in the We the People platform on WhiteHouse.gov.

The We the People Terms of Participation explain that "the White House may decline to address certain procurement, law enforcement, adjudicatory, or similar matters properly within the jurisdiction of federal departments or agencies, federal courts, or state and local government." The military justice system is charged with enforcing the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Accordingly, the White House declines to comment on the specific case raised in this petition.

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