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To: Dog



From Drudge:
In a 2-to-1 ruling, a three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Padilla's detention was not authorized by Congress and that Bush could not designate him as an enemy combatant without the authorization...

What are the Administration's options for appeal?


26 posted on 12/18/2003 8:25:10 AM PST by Sabertooth
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To: Sabertooth
Why would Bush need to get Congress approval to hold Padilla.
29 posted on 12/18/2003 8:26:45 AM PST by Dog (First question to Saddam..........Where is Scott Speicher??)
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To: Sabertooth
A 2-1 decision.....look for this to be appealed.
31 posted on 12/18/2003 8:29:24 AM PST by Dog (First question to Saddam..........Where is Scott Speicher??)
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To: Sabertooth
He can ask for a full 9 judge appeal.
51 posted on 12/18/2003 8:54:06 AM PST by m1-lightning (Weapons of deterrence do not deter terrorists; people of deterrence do.)
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