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H.R. 2826

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To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 6, 2007
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 4 .
Congress
110th (2007–2009)
Introduced
June 22, 2007
Cosponsors (54)
52D 2R
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Amends the federal judicial code to allow an alien detained by the United States as an enemy combatant to apply for a writ of habeas corpus, including an application challenging transfer, or bring an action solely for prospective injunctive relief against transfer, except for an alien in a zone of active combat involving U.S. Armed Forces. Limits the review of prosecutions, trials, or judgments of a military commission to that provided by the Code of Military Justice or by a habeas corpus proceeding.

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