Habeas panel: produce evidence or release Gitmo prisoner


	Habeas panel: produce evidence or release Gitmo prisoner

masbury

7-2-2008 3:17 PM

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gitmo, habeas corpus

masbury says:

Compares gov't case to fantasy of Lewis Carroll. Detainee held on hearsay; no proof offered. Orders Govt to release detainee or provide evidence justifying detention.

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