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The War on Terrorism: Habeas Corpus On and Off the Battlefield
Publication Date: July 2007
Publisher(s): Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)
Author(s): James Jay Carafano
Series: WebMemo
Topic: Law and ethics (Military and martial law)
Keywords: Legal issues; intelligence; military; Terrorists
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
Extending habeas corpus rights to unlawful enemy combatants would impede military operations, undermine the laws of war, and unnecessarily burden an already fair legal process.