I read Section 1031 and 1032 to be two separate powers. 1031 can hold ANYONE associated with 9/11, Taliban, Al-Queda or associated forces. Section 1032 covers “captured in the course of hostilities “ persons. I am not sure why there is a distinction between the two, but they should add the exclusion clause in 1032(b)(1) for US Citizens to Section 1031 as well.
In general I am completely opposed to this entire approach, especially the vague language (i.e. ‘associated forces’). Depending on the administration, that could be anyone from OWS to tea party to militia to Catholics etc...just twist the facts to show they are subversive and said or did anything that might show an association to 9/11. This expansive power is too much and can be abused way too easily.
I agree, the first section is for anyone. So it would cover these guys who leave the US and get training in Pakistan then return, as citizens, to hatch a plot.
Or training in Yemen, like Mehanna, or the guy who wanted to fly radio-controlled bombs.
If interpreted broadly, though, the law could be used to silence dissenters, but the people doing it would need to show some connection to the Taliban and their cheery buddies.
well said - and see my last post about anyone committing a “a belligerent act”. Talk about an overly broad statement.