Where were people detained under the Patriot Act?

Answer 1

Under the Patriot Act, individuals suspected of terrorism-related activities could be detained in various facilities, including federal detention centers and local jails. Many were held without formal charges or the right to a trial, often in isolated conditions. Notably, some detainees were placed in facilities like the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn or the Federal Detention Center in Miami. The act's provisions led to concerns about civil liberties and the treatment of detainees.