Tag #Military Commissions

What are the immediate consequences of the Justice Department's appeal regarding the plea agreements in the 9/11 Guantanamo Bay case?

The Justice Department is appealing a lower court ruling that upheld plea agreements between the Guantanamo military commissions and three defendants accused in the 9/11 attacks, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revoked these agreements, which would have spared the defendants the death penalty, arguing he had the authority to do so. A federal appeals court is now deciding whether Austin's action was lawful.