1.  Habeas corpus is the right to challenge in federal court the legality of one's detention.  In its decision announced yesterday, how did the U.S. Supreme Court rule on the right of habeas corpus for terrorist detainees? (see para. 2, 8-9)

2.  What reports did Justice Scalia cite in his dissent? (see para. 3)

3.  a) How could Congress void the effect of the high court's ruling?
b)  Do you think that Congress should take this step?  Explain your answer.

4.  a) List the justices who supported the majority decision.
b)  List the justices who dissented.

5.  What was a major division between the majority and the dissenters? Be specific.

6.  What do you think about the Court's decision?  Be specific.

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