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Military and civilian forces took and held prisoners in Afghanistan, and later Iraq, whose detention could not be supported under US law. They were held outside the country in order to avoid having to give them the consideration under the law that they would have been entitled to if they were inside the US.

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people suspected to be terrorists are tortured into confessing they work with Al-Qaeda when they're just normal people,

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The maximum prison at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba is?

the maximum prison at the guantanamo bay naval base in cuba?


Is Guantanamo Bay being shut down?

The base at Guantanamo Bay isn't being closed down, just the prison.


What is happening to the guards at Guantanamo Bay?

Guantanamo Bay Naval Station is not closing, the guards at the prison are still guarding the prisoners. If or when the prison closes they will be assigned other duties in the military.


What is most maximum security prison?

Guantanamo Bay


What jail do they keep the terrorist in?

Most terrorists are kept in Guantanamo Bay Prison.


What was the name of the first prison set up on Guantanamo Bay?

Camp Bulkeley.


Are prisoners in Guantanamo Bay protected under the constitution?

No. Guantanamo bay prison does not conform to the laws of the us constitution, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, or under international law.


Can the president close Guantanamo Bay Prison without Congress?

NO, but he can move the prisoners out. Unfortunately, he does not know what to do with most of them.


When did guantanamo bay close?

Guantanamo Bay isn't closed yet


Where did the Guantanamo Bay prisoners go when they closed the base up?

The US Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay has not closed, nor are there any plans to close the base. The prison at Gitmo is what is closing. It has not been decided as to where the prisoners will go.


What is the status of Guantanamo Bay today?

Guantanamo Bay Naval Base is operational.


Where is Guantanamo Bay?

Guantanamo Bay is located in Cuba as a detainment facility. It has no capital.