Combatant Status Review Tribunals

Combatant Status Review Tribunals (CSRTs) were established by the U.S. government to assess whether individuals held at Guantanamo Bay were properly classified as enemy combatants. These tribunals allowed detainees to contest their status and provided a forum for presenting evidence. The goal was to ensure due process and determine if a detainee posed a threat or was wrongfully detained. The CSRTs were part of broader legal and human rights discussions regarding the treatment of detainees in the fight against terrorism, balancing national security interests with individual rights.