On the recordJanuary 19, 2010
There is, in fact, precedent for detaining someone on American soil as an enemy combatant in the military system, and that is Jose Padilla.
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congress.govThere is, in fact, precedent for detaining someone on American soil as an enemy combatant in the military system, and that is Jose Padilla.
Collins discusses the precedent of detaining enemy combatants on U.S. soil.
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