These were designed to determine if detainees were properly classified as "enemy combatants".
The military tribunals and detention system at Guantánamo Bay (Gitmo) represent a complex intersection of national security, international law, and human rights. Since its opening in 2002, approximately 780 detainees have been held at the facility, with roughly 30 remaining as of mid-2023. gitmo-tribunals
Dispatches From Guantánamo | American Civil Liberties Union These were designed to determine if detainees were
Recent independent investigations have shed light on the humanitarian impact of the facility. gitmo-tribunals
In 2008, the Supreme Court ruled in Boumediene v. Bush that detainees are entitled to constitutional protections , allowing them to challenge their detention in federal court. 2. Key Findings on Conditions and Treatment