Federal Judge Blocks NDAA Law on Indefinite Detention The Obama administration immediately appealed the decision, despite claiming it has no interest in gaining new detention powers
House OKs Indefinite Detention of Terror Suspects The bill avoids Congress's own legal mandates for debt reduction, adding $8 billion to next year's defense spending
Court Rejects Obama Arguments, Enjoins NDAA Detentions Dissidents Have Reasonable Fear of Military Detention
Former Security Officials: Outlawing Indefinite Detention for Suspects Would ‘Reward Terrorists’ Officials Argue Guaranteeing Trial 'Unconstitutional'
Courts Decide Whether Civilian Contractors Have a Right to Civilian Trials A 2006 law by Sen. Lindsey Graham designates military courts for civilians contractors in war zones
House Republicans Rethinking Indefinite Detention Law Backlash Has Bill's Proponents Scrambling for Cover
Congress Passes Defense Bill Codifying Indefinite Detention The President is expected to sign the bill, which will allow indefinite detentions without charge or trial, even for American citizens