There is some justice left in the US
And some damning language about the Administration’s position and tactics. Of course Gonzo provided the legal opinions to back up the bankrupt positions of the administration in these regards. For shame on all of them.
Crooks and Liars » Court Overrules Bush’s ‘Enemy Combatant’ Policy
The Bush administration cannot legally detain an immigrant it believes is an al-Qaida sleeper agent without charging him, a divided federal appeals court ruled Monday.
Think Progress » BREAKING: Bush Administration Loses Major Terror Detention Case
“To sanction such presidential authority to order the military to seize and indefinitely detain civilians, even if the President calls them ‘enemy combatants,’ would have disastrous consequences for the constitution — and the country,” the court panel said.