The Military Commissions Act of 2006?

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Does this new law actually give the government the right to detain any American citizen without cause and without the right to appear before a judge?

2006-10-27 06:22:56 · 2 answers · asked by Overt Operative 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics

Yes. Unlawful combatant status can be declared by Bush or Rumsfeld.

What's weird is Cheney can't.

2006-10-27 06:26:56 · answer #1 · answered by notme 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋

Orwell is yelling I told you so from his grave as we speak.

2006-10-27 13:29:42 · answer #2 · answered by Jared H 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋