What is the current status of Habeas Corpus for U.S. citizens?

Question

I have an argument with a friend who says Habeas Corpus has been suspended for U.S. citizens. The way I understand it, is it has been suspended for non-U.S. citizens, only.

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Answer 1

It's gone for enemy combatants. However the bill also expands the definition of an unlawful enemy combatant to cover anyone who “has purposefully and materially supported hostilities against the United States.” Quick, define “purposefully and materially.” One person has already been charged with aiding terrorists because he sold a satellite TV package that includes the Hezbollah network.

The bill simply removes a suspect’s right to challenge his detention in court. This is a rule of law that goes back to the Magna Carta in 1215. That pretty much leaves the barn door open.

Answer 2

You would sort of be correct, it is for terrorist only. There was a definition of terrorist given & it sounds like non citizens to me. On June 29, 2006 this law was upheld by the Supreme Court. The Court stated it would not strip the power of the Presidental Office, so it will proably come & go in war times.

Answer 3

Federal prosecutors have been getting "conspiracy" convictions for 20 years on "here say" evidence. No forensic proof just some guys word that "mr x told mr y to do Z crime" So Habeas Corpus hasn't existed in this country for years.

Answer 4

Gone. It does not exist right now, according to the military tribunals act of 2006. However, that could very easily be challenged in court and be stricken down as unconstitutional.

Answer 5

It has been suspended for prisoners that the CIA has in custody that are suspected of terrorism and are considered Enemy Combatants- It is not gone for American Citizens.. and please don't believe anyone that tells you so..

Answer 6

nope ... its gone ... maybe not in implementation in all cases .. but the reality is that it is not written in stone anymore ..