The National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 (NDAA), allows the government to indefinitely detain anyone who "substantially supported" al-Qaeda, the Taliban, or other "associated groups." And, under certain provisions of the law, the government can also detain U.S. citizens.
After journalists and political activists filed a lawsuit against the government, the Southern District of New York (SDNY) found NDAA to be constitutionally violative, and granted an injunction blocking the statute's enforcement.
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara and other government attorneys thereafter sought a stay from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing that the relief given by the SDNY infringed on the President's powers. The panel heard oral arguments on September 28, and a decision is now pending.
Until the Second Circuit weighs in, with whom will you associate?
To view the Southern District of New York's Decision and Order, please use this link: Christopher Hedges, et al., v. Barack Obama, et al.