Enemy Belligerent Interrogation, Detention, and Prosecution Act of 2010

This bill, introduced in 2010, would require the U.S. government to place individuals suspected of terrorism or engaging in hostilities against the United States into military custody for interrogation and detention. It defines these individuals as "unprivileged enemy belligerents" and allows them to be held without criminal charges or trial for the duration of the conflict.

The legislation would prohibit using Department of Justice funds to prosecute these individuals in civilian federal courts, instead favoring military proceedings. For the public, this would represent a significant shift in how the legal system handles terrorism suspects captured within or outside the United States, prioritizing military intelligence gathering and military tribunals over traditional law enforcement and civilian court processes.