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In reply to the discussion: Why should I endorse, or vote for, a President who signs this into law? [View all]struggle4progress
(118,273 posts)(b) COVERED PERSONS.A covered person under this section is any person as follows:
(1) A person who planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, or harbored those responsible for those attacks.
(2) A person who was a part of or substantially supported al-Qaeda, the Taliban, or associated forces that are engaged in hostilities against the United States or its coalition partners, including any person who has committed a belligerent act or has directly supported such hostilities in aid of such enemy forces.
But there is a long history of court decisions regarding detention of US citizens, and other persons on US soil, which cannot be swept away by a simple act of Congress, as recognized by 1021(e)
(e) AUTHORITIES.Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect existing law or authorities relating to the detention of United States citizens, lawful resident aliens of the United States, or any other persons who are captured or arrested in the United States.