Number: RL33180
Title: Enemy Combatant Detainees: Habeas Corpus Challenges in Federal Court
Authors: Jennifer K. Elsea, Michael John Garcia, and Kenneth Thomas, American Law Division 
Abstract: This report provides an overview of the CSRT procedures, summarizes court cases related to the detentions and the use of military commissions, and summarizes the Detainee Treatment Act, as amended by the Military Commissions Act of 2006, analyzing its effects on detainee-related litigation in federal court. The report summarizes pending legislation and provides an analysis of relevant constitutional issues that may have some bearing on Congress's options with respect to the Guantanamo detainees.
Pages: 58
Date: September 10, 2008