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July 12, 2004
Guantanamo Detainees Told Of Right To Use U.S. Courts
Detainees at Guantanamo Bay are told they may use American courts to contest their detention. The Associated Press reports:

The notice given to detainees Monday does not mention the Supreme Court but states that U.S. courts "have jurisdiction to consider petitions brought by enemy combatants held at this facility that challenge the legality of their detention."

It said the detainees will be notified in the near future of procedures available "should you seek to challenge your detention in U.S. courts."

From California Yankee.

Posted by Dan Spencer at July 12, 2004 05:34 PM | TrackBack
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