[Little Ray]

An individual, including a citizen of the United States, determined to be an unprivileged enemy belligerent ... may be detained without criminal charges and without trial for the duration of hostilities against the United States or its coalition partners in which the individual has engaged, or which the individual has purposely and materially supported, consistent with the law of war and any authorization for the use of military force provided by Congress pertaining to such hostilities.

That actually seems to make sense. Basically, it seems to be saying that terrorists, including American Citizens can be detained for the duration of the conflict, whether that confict is a war, or not. For example, none of the clowns in Guantanmo would be entitled to a trial or hearing until after the "war." The problem, if it exists, the nature of the conflict and the "unprivledged enemy belligerent."

[lentulusgracchus]

Basically, it seems to be saying that terrorists, including American Citizens can be detained for the duration of the conflict, whether that confict is a war, or not.

That's actually lenient treatment, compared to what they could get (shot!). See my post above.