Memo : To violate the Constitution , must have intent to cause severe suffering . Obama says releasing memos vital to government transparency , too . `` Several of the techniques used by the CIA may involve a degree of physical pain , as we have previously noted , including facial and abdominal slaps , walling , stress positions and water dousing , '' it said . Legal memos offered ' to CIA on ` ` enhanced interrogation '' No prosecution for actions consistent with memos , official says .
Memo : To violate the Constitution , must have intent to cause severe suffering . Obama says releasing memos vital to government transparency , too . Legal memos offered ' to CIA on ` ` enhanced interrogation '' No prosecution for actions consistent with memos , official says .