2006-11-02 17:00:12 · 2 answers · asked by Magdalene 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Does this apply to civilians as well?
2006-11-03 02:37:24 · update #1
correction: CITIZENS not civilians
2006-11-03 02:37:46 · update #2
Basically, it means that the military has total jurisdiction to try (go to court) with any person(s) or alien (non-citizen) who attacks or support attacks on military property or personnel.
This court is made up of a military commission (so like generals and possibly senators too).
Example: you (an American) and your Arabian friend are associated with the Taliban decided to supply weapons for them to attack a US military base, and you were part of the attacking group. You and your friend will be tried by a military commission. Not in a tradition court with a judge and jury. But in a panel without jury.
2006-11-02 17:12:24 · answer #1 · answered by bhadams1 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It allows the president to name anyone he wishes an enemy combatant, and to detain them without representation indefinitely. It suspends habeas corpus in such cases.
2006-11-03 04:42:56 · answer #2 · answered by answer faerie, V.T., A. M. 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋