HR 2826
110th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Aliens
Armed Forces and National Security
Courts-martial and courts of inquiry
Detention of persons
Habeas corpus
Injunctions
International Affairs
Judicial review
Jurisdiction
Law
Military law
Prisoners' rights
Terrorism
To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes.
Introduced: June 22, 2007
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 6, 2007
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 4 .
Sep 6, 2007
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 25, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jun 22, 2007
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 22, 2007
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends the federal judicial code to allow an alien detained by the United States as an enemy combatant to apply for a writ of habeas corpus, including an application challenging transfer, or bring an action solely for prospective injunctive relief against transfer, except for an alien in a zone of active combat involving U.S. Armed Forces.
Limits the review of prosecutions, trials, or judgments of a military commission to that provided by the Code of Military Justice or by a habeas corpus proceeding.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 4 .
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