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It also removes the prosecution of sexual harassment cases in the military from the chain of command and eliminates restrictions on the transfer of detainees from the prison at Guantanamo Bay that have hindered efforts to close the facility.

He said she has a record of judicial activism, flawed sentencing on child pornography cases, and briefs in defending Guantanamo Bay cases accusing President Bush of being a war criminal.

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and John Cornyn (R-TX) ask the nominee about her work as a lawyer advocating for due process rights of suspected terrorists detained at the military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

During this portion, Judge Jackson responded to questions from Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Lindsey Graham (R-SC) , and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) on a variety of issues, including child pornography sentences, freedom of speech, the Second Amendment, the role of law enforcement and being "soft on crime," and defending detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Military officials, legal experts, and advocates testified at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the ongoing operation of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Witnesses answered questions on a variety of topics, including legal rights for detainees, national security concerns, closure for the families of the victims of 9/11, and attempts by previous administrations to close Guantanamo. ... While Democrats argue that holding prisoners uncharged at Guantanamo* is an assault against the U.S. judicial system, Republicans say that since the "war on terror" is ongoing, prisoners of war can be held without charges until the war is over.

George Mason University's Jamil Jaffer discusses what should be done with current detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Zubaydah, which involves the state secrets privilege and the detention and torture at various CIA "black sites" of an accused al-Qaida operative held at Guantanamo Bay since 2006.

She responded to a variety of questions, including the administration's response to cyber attacks, releasing detainees from Guantanamo Bay, infrastructure bill negotiations, and COVID-19 vaccination efforts.

Much of the hearing focused on Russia and China's role in the region, burden-sharing with NATO partners, combating terrorism, and the high cost of holding inmates at Guantanamo Bay.

Peter Honigsberg talked about his book, A Place Outside the Law: Forgotten Voices from Guantanamo , on the backgrounds and fate of the 40 men still held at the detention camp at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base.

New America hosted a discussion on the 17th anniversary of the opening of the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Panelists talked about the various legal proceedings involving Guantanamo detainees over the years, and the potential fates of the 40 people still being held in the prison. They also considered the possible implications of the 2020 election cycle, and how Guantanamo* detainees might be affected if the prison were brought back into the political spotlight.

Among other topics the guests discussed Justice Kennedy's opinions in several cases on issues that included flag burning, school prayer, capital punishment, abortion rights, sexual orientation discrimination, same-sex marriage, university admissions standards, and Guantanamo Bay detainees.

Author and Berkeley law professor Amanda Tyler discussed her book, Habeas Corpus in Wartime: From the Tower of London to Guantanamo Bay.

President Lyndon Johnson spoke with advisors about a stand off with Cuba over Guantanamo Bay, trade with England, the going investigation of his former Senate aide, the tax and Civil Rights bills.

Carol Rosenberg talked about the future of Guantanamo Bay detainees under the Trump Administration.

Abu Zubaydah, thought to be a high-ranking member of al Qaeda, was captured in 2002 and has been in U.S. custody ever since, first in secret CIA prisons and then at Guantanamo Bay. ... Hickman took custody of Abu Zubaydah when he arrived at Guantanamo Bay in 2006.

United States and cases involving Guantanamo Bay detainees.

Topics included the end of the Cold War, the opportunity for U.S. influence in the world, the negative symbolism of Guantanamo Bay, national security, and his service to both Republican and Democratic presidents.

Speakers also discussed Guantanamo Bay detention facility, intelligence sharing, and Russian aggression.

Other issues included Republican congressional efforts to repeal the health care law and the possibility of future detainee transfers from the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.