Habeas corpus sellout

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Author(s) Nat Hentoff
Source The Washington Times
Date October 9, 2006
URL http://www3.washingtontimes.com/op-ed/20061008-101402-8020r.htm
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Quotes-start.png "Current case law defines an enemy combatant as someone engaged in armed conflict with this country, but now it also includes anyone who "purposely and materially" supports hostilities against the United States. Such alleged enemies can be picked up by the Defense Department and held without charges indefinitely -- and without recourse to our courts." Quotes-end.png


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This item argues against the position Compromise bill should be passed on the topic Military Commissions Act of 2006.