H.R. 4388 (112th): Right to Habeas Corpus Act

Introduced:
Apr 18, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Scott Rigell [R-VA2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 18, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 18, 2012
Referred to Committee Apr 18, 2012
Cosponsors
36 cosponsors (34R, 2D) (show)
Committees

House Armed Services

House Foreign Affairs

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Full Title

To state that nothing in the Authorization for Use of Military Force or the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 shall be construed to deny the availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the United States pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force in a court ordained or established by or under Article III of the Constitution.

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Last updated Apr 18, 2012.
3 pages

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4/18/2012--Introduced.
Right to Habeas Corpus Act - States that nothing in the Authorization for Use of Military Force or the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 shall be construed to deny the availability of the writ of habeas corpus in a court ordained or established by or under Article III of the Constitution for any person detained in the United States pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force.

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