In Boumediene v. Bush (2008), the Supreme Court ruled that detainees have a right of habeas corpus in federal courts unless
A. the president has filed an executive order to prevent said right.
B. those detainees are accused of treason or attempted violence against the state.
C. those detainees have refused the right to counsel.
D. those detainees are not U.S. citizens.
E. Congress explicitly exercises its constitutional authority to suspend the right.
Answer: E
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