Ray of Hope for Gitmo Detainees
After almost six years since suspected enemy combatants started serving time without being able to challenge their detainment at Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba, the U.S. Supreme Court has changed its stance, giving prisoners -- and their lawyers -- some hope that their cases may eventually be heard.After almost six years since suspected enemy combatants started serving time without being able to challenge their detainment at Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba, the U.S. Supreme Court has changed its stance, giving prisoners — and their lawyers — some hope that their cases may eventually be heard.
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