A federal judge has issued a ruling suggesting the force-feeding of hunger-striking Guantánamo Bay prisoners is illegal, but warning only President Obama can stop it. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler rejected a prisoner’s effort to halt his force-feeding, saying she lacks jurisdiction. But Judge Kessler said: “It is perfectly clear … that force-feeding is a painful, humiliating, and degrading process.” Kessler added: “It would seem to follow [the president] has the authority — and power — to directly address the issue of force-feeding of detainees at Guantánamo Bay.” At least 45 of the estimated 106 Guantánamo hunger strikers are being force-fed through tubes.