16 GITMO Detainee Cases Put On Hold Due to Military Commissions Act

[kpete]

Judge shelves Gitmo detainee cases
Wed Jan 31


WASHINGTON - Sixteen lawsuits by Guantanamo Bay detainees were put on hold Wednesday by a federal judge who said he may no longer have jurisdiction to hear their cases.

U.S. District Court Judge Reggie B. Walton in Washington said the Military Commissions Act, signed into law in October, has left him unable to consider whether the detainees can challenge being held at the Navy facility in Cuba.

An appeals court in Washington is considering whether civilian jurists can rule on those cases. Until that issue is resolved, Walton said, "it is this court's view that it lacks the authority to take any action in these cases."

Walton's six-page order denying the motions challenging detention of the 16 men left open the possibility of refiling the requests if the appeals court decides civilian courts can review detainee cases.


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[mmonk]

1. Maybe we should abolish the judiciary then.

I guess the fact that congress created this abomination of our constitution doesn't apply?

[mmonk]

2. Is it time we ask (demand) our elected officials to turn back

the legislation that goes against the constitution of the United States so there won't be any mix up for judges that can't figure out their job description includes defending the constitution and it's body of laws?