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"The vast majority of detainees of Guantanamo have not been able to communicate with loved ones who have ability to contact lawyers in U.S.," said legal counsel.
On other hand, government states that detainees were "dangerous enemy combatants" who are not entitled to same constitutional protections as Americans because they are foreigners.
Just recently, two district court judges have issued different rulings regarding rights of detainees to challenge their detention in federal court. The rulings however were conflicting on legal basis for detainees' rights. The issue is being appealed in U.S. Court of Appeals for District of Columbia Circuit.
The legal director from Center said this regarding suit for detainees, "For all those who remain unrepresented, today's lawsuit is a giant step forward."
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