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CNN
The case could be the most important test so far of the government's power to detain and prosecute suspected terrorists captured and held overseas by the American military.
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Chief Justice John Roberts did not participate in the decision. He had been an appeals court judge in the federal circuit where the case was originally filed. His continued recusal would open the possibility of a 4-4 split among the other justices.

The case is likely to be heard next February or March, when nominee Samuel Alito could be on the bench. He has been nominated to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

The decision came as a surprise. The justices had the case under consideration for weeks, signaling to many legal analysts they were prepared to refuse Hamdan's appeal, at least for now.
... This will be a profound ruling and a test of the powers of the federal government.

I am shocked the case is finally being heard.

There is slim margin for error in my opinion.

[Nurba]

The system is slow, but it does work.

Matt