It has been almost ten years since the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Since then, over 30 planned attacks against the U.S. have been thwarted or failed, two through sheer luck. Other countries have not been so fortunate. There have been horrific attacks in London, Madrid, Mumbai and elsewhere. More broadly,...

Trying Khalid Sheik Mohammed and the other accused 9/11 plotters in civilian courts would be a true man-caused disaster with national security, propaganda and public safety dimensions.

Aliens charged and tried in U.S. civilian courts receive enlarged protections, which could lead to the disclosure of valuable intelligence...