Nov
09
2011
By ielr
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Prisoners at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, who have been scheduled for transfer or release remain in prison due to conflicting congressional regulations and President Obama's inaction. A law passed in 2011 requires the defense secretary to certify that freed inmates would not "engage or reengage in any terrorist activity," a requirement that has so far prohibited the release of any prisoners. President Obama has so far declined to attempt to circumvent the 2011 law.
Citation: Peter Finn, Detainees cleared for release are still waiting, The Washington Post, November 8, 2011.