Detention of U.S. Persons as Enemy Belligerents
Description:
This report provides a background to the legal issues presented, followed by a brief introduction to the law of war pertinent to the detention of different categories of individuals. An overview of U.S. practice during wartime to detain persons deemed dangerous to the national security is presented. The report concludes by discussing Congress's role in prescribing rules for wartime detention as well as legislative proposals in the 112th Congress to address the detention of U.S. persons.
Date:
December 4, 2012
Creator:
Elsea, Jennifer K.
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department