Today we consider another important Supreme Court case. The majority held that our prisoners at Guantanamo are entitled to the right of habeas corpus.
There are two dissents in this case. The dissent by Chief Justice Roberts argues that the practical consequences of the majority’s decision won’t really help any of the prisoners. Congress passed the Detainee Treatment Act in 2005. The Chief Justice argues that the majority decision will end up with a similar scheme, set up by unelected judges instead of elected Congressional representatives.
The dissent by Justice Scalia is overtly totalitarian. Read it for yourself. This is the work product of a frightened, paranoid bigot.
Here is a PDF file of the majority decision and both dissenting opinions.
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