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Hamdi v. Rumsfeld
United States Supreme Court
Key Holding
A U.S. citizen detained as an enemy combatant must be given notice of the factual basis for his classification and a fair opportunity to rebut the government's assertions before a neutral decision-maker.
Case Summary
Hamdi v. Rumsfeld held that while Congress had authorized the detention of enemy combatants, a U.S. citizen held as such retains due process rights, including notice of the charges against him and an opportunity to contest his detention before a neutral tribunal.
Primary Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/136592/hamdi-v-rumsfeld/