A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2007- Repeals provisions of the Military Commissions Act of 2006 that eliminated the jurisdiction of any court to hear or consider applications for a writ of habeas corpus filed by aliens who have been determined by the United States to have been properly detained as enemy combatants (or who are awaiting such determination) and actions against the United States relating to the detention of such aliens and to military commissions (thus restoring habeas corpus rights existing prior to the enactment of such Act).
Allows courts to hear or consider legal challenges to military commissions only as provided by the Code of Military Justice or by a habeas corpus proceeding.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7367)
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 4 .
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S179-180)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S180)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S545-546)
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-145.
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. 110-90. Additional and Minority views filed.
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. 110-90. Additional and Minority views filed.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 220.
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