A start
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case on Military Tribunals
By DAVID STOUT
11/07/05 “New York Times” – – WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 – The Supreme Court agreed today to take a case involving Osama bin Laden’s driver that presents a major test to the Bush administration’s military tribunals for foreign terror suspects.
The justices will review the case of Salim Ahmed Hamdan, a Yemeni who was captured in Afghanistan and charged with conspiracy to commit attacks on civilians, murder and terrorism.
The court’s announcement today was a disappointment to administration lawyers, who had argued forcefully that it was premature for the justices to get involved because Mr. Hamdan, who is being held at the Guantanamo Bay naval base in Cuba, has yet to have a full trial.</i>
New Chief Justice Roberts has recused himself from this case- the fifth time already in his short tenure on the court. He ruled on this case prior. Which probably means the lower court decision will stand. Lets hope not, although Bush and crew have shown they will just ignore any ruling that goes counter to their goals.
