Search Results: keywords:"plea agreements"

  • S. 4946 — To address the plea agreements for certain individuals detained at Guantanamo, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:434

    S. 4946, also known as the "Justice for 9/11 Act," addresses legal proceedings for certain detainees held at Guantanamo Bay who are connected to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The bill allows for these individuals to be tried for the attacks despite any existing...

    Simple Explanation

    In simple terms, the bill wants to have special rules for people who are locked up at Guantanamo Bay because of their involvement in the 9/11 attacks, allowing courts to retry them and even put them to death if they're found guilty. It also says they must stay at Guantanamo and have very few visitors, which some people think might not be fair or kind.

  • H. R. 9311 — To address the plea agreements for certain individuals detained at Guantanamo, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:454

    H. R. 9311 is a bill titled the "Justice for 9/11 Act," introduced in the House of Representatives on August 6, 2024. It addresses legal proceedings for Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin ‘Attash, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi, who are implicated in...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9311 is a bill that talks about special rules for some people kept in Guantanamo Bay because they are accused of being involved in the 9/11 attacks. It says they can still have trials, even if they made deals before, and if they are found guilty, they will stay in Guantanamo under very strict rules.