“Because they did not. They were tried by a military commision and hanged, all within the U.S. (Fort Leavenworth).”
Not true. All German POWs were not hanged and they had access to federal courts. Any person detained in the United States has right to file a writ of Habeas Corpus. Now it does not have to be granted. But the right to file exists.
“This base was created in 1898 and used to house Cuban refugees intercepted in international waters.”
?? Not it wasn’t. it was a traditional Navy base. I was there in 1967-68.
Re: your other question, I do not have a dog in the hunt.
“Not true.”
Yes it is. They were hanged after a military commision found them guilty, all within the U.S.
“All German POWs were not hanged and they had access to federal courts.”
No they didn’t. They were tried by a military commision and hanged. They never had access to the federal courts.
“Now it does not have to be granted.”
First you claim that the US Constitution grants this right. Now you claim otherwise.
“Not it wasn’t. it was a traditional Navy base. “
Yes it was. Gitmo has existed since 1898.
“Re: your other question, I do not have a dog in the hunt.”
Yeah, sure you don’t. *wink* *wink* *nudge* *nudge*