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Hamdan v. Rumsfeld
Hamdan v Rumsfeld
Case Name and Citation: The name of the case is Hamdan v. Rumsfeld, 548 U.S. 557 (2006). Salim Ahmed Hamdan is a Yemeni national, who was captured in Afghanistan in 2001. He is accused of providing material support to terrorists and was transferred to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. In 2002, the Bush Administration declared him to be an enemy combatant. They determined that he would stand trial before a military tribunal. However, several years have passed and he has not been allowed to consult with legal counsel. The result is that the proceedings are delayed which keeps him confined at the facility indefinitely. Donald Rumsfeld was the Secretary of Defense and is responsible for the administration of the prison. [footnoteRef:2] [2: Hamdan v. Rumsfeld, 548 U.S. 557 (2006)]
Facts: Hamdan was captured by militia forces in Afghanistan and was turned over to the U.S. military in 2001. At the time, was known for working with the Taliban and Al Qaeda. In November 2001,...
They were declared to be enemy combatants and not subject to the same protections, under the Geneva Convention or the Constitution. Hamdan was one of the first persons to be given this designation and was sent to the facility to await trial.[footnoteRef:3] [3: Hamdan v. Rumsfeld, 548 U.S. 557 (2006)]
Procedural History: Hamdan is asking the court to block these proceedings. This is because he believes that it is in violation of American and international laws. In 2004, he filed a suit in United States District Court for the District of Columbia. They granted his request for habeas corpus and a stay on the military commissions proceedings. The case was appealed to the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. They overturned the decision of the lower court and allowed the military commission to proceed. The plaintiff appealed the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court. [footnoteRef:4] [4: Hamdan…
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Hamdan v. Rumsfeld, 548 U.S. 557 (2006)
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