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Military Detention
How Smith-Amash NDAA Amendment Bans Indefinite Detention [FACT SHEET]
Next week, the House of Representatives will consider an amendment, sponsored by Representatives Adam Smith (D-WA) and Justin Amash (R-MI),…
5-11-2012
What the Current NDAA Detainee Provisions Mean [FAQ]
The annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is once again being considered by Congress for the fiscal year (FY) 2013.…
5-11-2012
Smith Amendment to NDAA a Step in the Right Direction
Washington, DC – Human Rights First welcomes the announcement that Representative Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services…
5-8-2012
