On the recordJuly 27, 2010
The FBI has no legal authority to proceed against a terrorism suspect who is arrested within the United States in any venue other than an Article III court.
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congress.govThe FBI has no legal authority to proceed against a terrorism suspect who is arrested within the United States in any venue other than an Article III court.
Sessions emphasizes the legal limitations on the FBI regarding terrorism suspects.
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