[FreeReign]

But the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), created after the 11 September attacks, has appealed that decision.

Homeland Security withdrew its appeal.

[kenavi]

Homeland Security withdrew its appeal.

Thanks to you both for pointing this out.

There wasn't any evidence linking that ex-Foreign Minister to terrorism, so the Bush Administration had little chance to win its case to deny him asylum, but tried to anyway, apparently as a good-will gesture to Putin.

It still backs up my point that Alberta's Child was reckless to insinuate that the Bush Administration has supported Chechen terrorists. I believe that GWB's policy here again is a wise one that balances the abuses by both sides (Russians and Chechens).