On the recordNovember 17, 2009
You recognize the Supreme Court has said you cannot hold somebody indefinitely, for example, who cannot be repatriated to their home country.
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congress.govYou recognize the Supreme Court has said you cannot hold somebody indefinitely, for example, who cannot be repatriated to their home country.
Highlighting legal limitations on detaining individuals without repatriation options.
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