What is jaffe memo?

The Jaffe memo, also known as the "Torture Memo," was a legal memo written by Jay S. Bybee, Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) of the United States Department of Justice in August 2002. The memo was addressed to Alberto Gonzales, counsel to President George W. Bush, and outlined legal justifications for the use of enhanced interrogation techniques, including waterboarding, on suspected terrorists and detainees. The memo became infamous for its sweeping interpretation of executive power and its justification for torture, leading to widespread criticism from human rights organizations and legal scholars. In 2004, the memo was rescinded by the OLC, but its legacy remains controversial.