Previously secret CIA memo released Thursday . The memos were made public by the American Civil Liberties Union , which obtained the three CIA-related documents under Freedom of Information Act requests . 18-page memo heavily redacted ; 18 of 10 pages blacked out . Only a few paragraphs legible on the other pages . DOJ authorized the Justice Department to torture prisoners , says CIA official .
Previously secret CIA memo released Thursday . 18-page memo heavily redacted ; 18 of 10 pages blacked out . Only a few paragraphs legible on the other pages . DOJ authorized the Justice Department to torture prisoners , says CIA official .