Which of the following types of evidence are expressly excluded under the Military Commissions Act?

A. evidence obtained through heresy
B. evidence obtained from other suspects by promising them leniency in exchange for testimony
C. evidence obtained through torture
D. evidence that was gathered on the battlefield


C. evidence obtained through torture

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In _______________ (1969), the Supreme Court has refined the clear and present danger doctrine so that public advocacy may be prohibited only in situations when there is imminent lawless action

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