The National Defense Authorization Act and Military Detention of U.S. Citizens
"For the 50th consecutive year, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2012 provides funding and authorities for the U.S. military. It also includes several policy provisions regarding the handling of al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorists. Although we have previously expressed concerns regarding NDAA provisions relating to transfer restrictions for foreign detainees held at Guantanamo,[1] section 1021 of the NDAA contains important and constructive language that strengthens America’s continuing fight against terrorists. Some organizations[2] and individuals[3] have criticized section 1021, and some have claimed that this bill creates or expands federal authority to detain U.S. citizens indefinitely and without due process. Those claims are false."
2/10/2012 10:43 PM
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