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Yon: Ruling Extends Habeas Protections to All Detainees Worldwide

Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 10:27:30 am

Michael Yon reports from Afghanistan on a disturbing development.

UPDATE at 8/6/09 11:11:27 am:

I realized that some readers will probably assume that the idea of granting habeas corpus rights to all battlefield detainees comes from the Obama administration, so please note: the administration is opposed to the ruling.

Our amicus brief must be filed by September 7. The government’s brief is due on August 31; since we are supporting the government’s position that Judge Bates’ decision should be overturned, we have to file within 7 days of the government’s filing.