On the recordFebruary 25, 2010
The Attorney General has issued an opinion that the presumption is that people held at Guantanamo will be tried in civilian courts.
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congress.govThe Attorney General has issued an opinion that the presumption is that people held at Guantanamo will be tried in civilian courts.
Sessions critiques the presumption of civilian trials for Guantanamo detainees.
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