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On the recordMarch 26, 2014
Now that we have seen that conviction rates have been higher in Federal criminal courts than in Military Commissions, aren't there some GTMO detainees who we would be better off prosecuting in Federal criminal court, especially for conspiracy and material support?
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Dianne Feinstein
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Feinstein questions the effectiveness of military commissions compared to federal courts for prosecuting detainees.

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