Congress Passes Defense Bill Codifying Indefinite Detention

The Senate passed the 2012 defense authorization bill 86-13 on Thursday, one day after the House of Representatives passed it in a 283-136 vote. The bill, which codifies a system of indefinite detention for terrorism suspects, will be sent to the President’s desk today. The Obama administration is supportive of the bill and is expected to sign … Continue reading Congress Passes Defense Bill Codifying Indefinite Detention