Oral Argument in Case Involving U.S. Citizens Held in Iraq
Later this morning, at 10 a.m., the Court is scheduled to hear argument in the consolidated cases of Munaf v. Geren (06-1666) and Geren v. Omar (07-394) on federal courts’ jurisdiction over habeas claims of U.S. citizens held in Iraq. Gregory G. Garre of the Solicitor General’s office will argue for Geren, and Joseph Margulies of Chicago will argue for Munaf and Omar. Scotus blog should soon post transcripts to the arguments and provide updates on the case.
KJ