Reply #7: House Blocks U.S. Trial Of Guantanamo Detainees

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12/ 8/10 09:52 PM

WASHINGTON — In a setback for President Barack Obama, Democrats still controlling the House have approved legislation to prevent Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and other detainees at the military prison at Guantanamo Bay from being transferred to the U.S. for trials in criminal courts.

The Guantanamo ban was included in a huge catchall spending bill that passed the House Wednesday by a 212-206 vote. The Senate has yet to act on the legislation, which would further imperil Obama's effort to close the detention center for terrorist suspects.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/08/house-blocks-us-trial-guantanamo-detainees_n_794185.html

The DOJ wanted them tried in US courts, the congress said no.