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Heller Responds to Margulies on the CMCR Decision in Al-Bahlul
Kevin Heller (Melbourne) writes in with a response to last night's post from Peter Margulies on the CMCR decision in Al-Bahlul: Peter Margulies is absolutely right that I ignore the factual differences b... -
Aiding and Abetting a Conspiracy to Provide Support to a Conspiracy to Commit Murder
That's what Dylan Boyd pled to today. It's quite a mouthful, but if you go through it slowly it does actually prove coherent--though also good fodder for a criminal law exam.... In any event, from the ... -
My Responses to Questions for the Record After July's HASC Hearing on Detention Policy
As noted previously, I testified in late July before House Armed Services regarding detention policy, with a focus on the Warsame situation. I've seen received a handful of QFRs from committee members, ... -
Oral Argument Preview in Suleiman v. Obama
The next episode in the D.C. Circuit’s Guantanamo detention saga: Suleiman v. Obama (Case No. 10-5292), an appeal set for oral argument this Friday before the D.C. Circuit. -
A Parade of Terrorism and Security-Related Convictions in Federal Court over the Last Week
DOJ had a heck of a good run in terorrism and national security cases over the past seven days, including three sets of guilty please plus a hefty sentence in another case. The details appear below: * ... -
Mea Culpa: Steve Vladeck
Steve Vladeck is a professor of law (and Associate Dean for Scholarship) at American University Washington College of Law. Steve is the author of many terrific articles relating to national security an... -
Court of Military Commission Review Rules in Al Bahlul
The U.S. Court of Military Commission Review yesterday evening affirmed the conviction and life sentence of Ali Hamza Ahmad Suliman Al Bahlul, an Al Qaeda media propagandist. I have not yet read the 139-... -
Appellant and Appellee Briefs available for Alsabri v. Obama
The appellant and appellee briefs for Alsabri v. Obama, a Guantanamo habeas case in the D.C. Circuit, are now available. You can read Ben's thoughts on the District Court's decision here and Bobby's thou... -
Respondent and Reply Briefs Available in al Kandari v. Obama
The government's brief, and the petitioner's subsequent reply brief, are available in the case of Fayiz Mohammed Ahmed al-Kandari v. United States. Al Kandari is a Kuwaiti Guantanamo detainee who is seek... -
The DC Circuit Decision in Khan and the Question of "Associated Forces"
Further to Ben's post on the new DC Circuit decision in Khan v. -
A Thought on Khan
I have only read the D.C. Circuit's Khan opinion very quickly and may have further thoughts when I dive in a little deeper. -
D.C. Circuit Upholds District Court's decision in Khan v. Obama
The D.C. Circuit has affirmed district court Judge John Bates's denial of Shawali Khan's petition for a writ of habeas corpus.
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