"The laws and Constitution are designed to survive, and remain in force, in extraordinary times," Justice Anthony M. Kennedy wrote. "Liberty and security can be reconciled; and in our system they are reconciled within the framework of the law."
Justice Kennedy showed respect for the Constitution and its foresight in protecting Americans from gross abuses of government power. While the Bush administration has let Guantanamo detainees rot in prison for as long as six years without a trial, the Court once again affirmed the detainees' right to a trial in federal courts. The strength of our Constitution and our laws are never more evident than when they are tested under the most extreme circumstances. With this ruling, America can once again resume a place of prestige in the international community for our undying commitment to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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