S 34 · in committee · niche
Justice for 9/11 Act
- criminal justice
What this bill does
- This bill prevents plea agreements for the three alleged 9/11 masterminds from blocking separate trials and ensures the death penalty remains available.
- It affects Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin 'Attash, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi, who are currently detained at Guantanamo Bay.
- Any sentence imposed requires solitary confinement at Guantanamo Bay with restrictions on contact, treatment, and transfer.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How should lawmakers balance ensuring accountability for 9/11 victims against international legal standards for detention and fair trial procedures?
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What are the practical and financial implications of mandatory solitary confinement requirements at Guantanamo Bay for decades-long sentences?
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If plea agreements were allowed, what trade-offs exist between potentially faster closure for victims' families and pursuing maximum available penalties?
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Sponsor · R-AR
Tom Cotton
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Introduced 2025-01-08
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Legislative timeline
2025-01-08 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
2025-01-08 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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