S. 34In Committee
Justice for 9/11 Act
Mandates continued prosecution and death penalty eligibility for certain 9/11 defendants despite plea agreements, and imposes strict post-sentencing confinement limits at Guantanamo Bay
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Mandates continued prosecution and death penalty eligibility for certain 9/11 defendants despite plea agreements, and imposes strict post-sentencing confinement limits at Guantanamo Bay
Key points
- Require continued 9 11 prosecutions
- Require death penalty availability
- Prohibit transfer from Guantanamo Bay
- Limit confinement conditions at Guantanamo Bay
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-08 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArmed Forces and National SecurityCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal procedure and sentencingTerrorism