Reno Challenges Habeas Corpus Denial
Former Attorney General Janet Reno has joined several other former Justice Department officials in arguing against the Bush administration's handling of the Al-Marri case. Their main gripe is that Al-Marri is being held indefinitely without access to civilian courts. Al-Marri is to be tried by a military commission, which may not be a fair forum.

I agree with Reno that this latest development is a dangerous precedent. I understand terrorism is a serious problem and that we must take steps to combat it. However, I do not feel that we should do so at the expense of basic rights and protections that have been around since the founding of this country. For more, check out the story here.

Note that the changes to the MCA are being sought via new legislation.