Potential End to Indefinite Detention of US Citizens in National Defense Authorization Act

In the past, the National Defense Authorization Act included provisions allowing for the indefinite detention of US citizens, raising significant civil liberties concerns. A provision known as Section 1021B, created in 2012, had expansive definitions that could potentially target individuals for activities like social media comments or charitable donations. A recent amendment by Matt Rosendale aims to prohibit the indefinite detention of US citizens, marking a crucial step towards addressing civil liberties issues in the NDAA. This amendment, if included in the final version, would be a significant victory for safeguarding constitutional rights.