Will Charging al-Marri Relieve the Government of Having to Take A Position On the Merits of his Claims?

One question raised by Lyle’s post below – noting news reports that the Administration may shortly charge detainee Ali Saleh Kahlah al-Marri in a civilian court – is whether this move will in fact allow the Administration to avoid taking a position on the merits of al-Marri’s constitutional and other claims in the Supreme Court.  … Continue reading Will Charging al-Marri Relieve the Government of Having to Take A Position On the Merits of his Claims?