Good News fom SCOTUS and Gitmo
In a vote that was way closer than it ever should have been (5 to 4), the Supreme Court has declared that the detainees at Guantanamo Bay do, indeed, have the right to challenge their imprisonment.
Finally, something to cheer about in this situation.
At least until POTUS finds a way around the ruling. Can't wait to hear him whine about this, though.
Court gives detainees habeas rights
In a stunning blow to the Bush Administration in its war-on-terrorism policies, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday that foreign nationals held at Guantanamo Bay have a right to pursue habeas challenges to their detention. The Court, dividing 5-4, ruled that Congress had not validly taken away habeas rights. If Congress wishes to suspend habeas, it must do so only as the Constitution allows — when the country faces rebellion or invasion.
Maybe this will kick start some support for our own rights.
Or maybe we'll start pursuing legal action against our own leaders who've broken the law. OK, probably not.
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