Bush Administration Loses Boumediene Case

According to the Wall Street Journal, the Boumediene vs. Bush case has been one that has caused a sweltering of controversy in the United States, especially from civil liberty groups. The case was finally decided on June 12, and the decision wasn't in the Bush Administration's favor. In fact, the decision was close at 5-4.

Five of the justices believed that the US government could not deny the prisoners or enemy combatants at Guantanamo Bay habeas corpus rights unless it directly it suspends them under the Suspension Clause of the United States Constitution. Clearly, the decision was a blow to the Bush Administration.

So what's next for the Bush Administration after the Boumediene case? Surely Bush and his administration officials will have a much more difficult time executing tactics dealing with the War on Terror and may face even more criticism regarding the war and past or present military agendas.

Additionally, Congress will also take note of the Boumediene vs. Bush decision and possibly limit military spending or make it more difficult to get military agendas passed to prove to Bush that his War on Terror is not to be taken likely, especially when it infringes upon the rights of others. It could also be possible that more military units could be used to enforce security in the Middle East. It is highly likely that more cases could be brought against his administration, both within Congress and the Supreme Court. More detainees may also have the opportunity to bring their cases to trial against the Bush Administration.

Not only could the decision affect the Bush Administration, which is set to expire this coming November after the election, but it will most likely affect the future of the Obama or McCain administration. Either of those administrations could find it slightly more difficult to have agendas dealing with Iraq and Homeland Security passed in both houses of Congress.

Also, they will have to consult with more experts and even surely change and revamp what Bush already started in both the Middle East and Guantanamo Bay. However, the Boumediene case could be a fresh start for either Obama or McCain.