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Title: Repeals Indefinite Military Detention Provisions
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to adopt an amendment to HR 4435 that requires certain individuals to be transferred for a trial and proceedings by court immediately upon coming into custody of the federal government.
Highlights:
- Requires an individual who is part of al-Qaeda, the Taliban, or an associated force and who has been detained in United States territory to be transferred for a trial and proceedings by court immediately upon coming into custody of the federal government.
- Prohibits an individual detained, captured, or arrested in the United States or its territories from being transferred to the custody of the Armed Forces for detention.