Statement by the President on H.R. 1540

[limpyhobbler]

103. what should they call it then?

Due process is required. Period.

The minimum of "due process" is:
A decision by a secretive military tribunal where normal standards of evidence and proof do not apply,
where there is no presumption of innocence, there may in fact be a presumption of guilt, and where the right to defend oneself is significantly less than it would be in a normal court, as there may be no opportunity to subpoena witnesses and evidence. A defense attorney may be required but the accused does not have a right to "an attorney of their choosing" as they would in a civilian court. They get whatever lawyer the tribunal appoints.

Do you find this to be a good standard for American citizens accused of supporting a terrorist organization?

I would, however, also quibble with "indefinite" detention.
The duration of detention is defined by specific parameters.
It has been defined, and thus, is not "indefinite", nor is it "unlimited".

What is the limit? Do you mean until the end of hostilities authorized by the AUMF (Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Terrorists)? Seems like that could go on for a long time. The end of that authorization is undefined, no? What would be a better way to describe this type of detention besides "indefinite detention"?