Military Commissions Act of 2006

The Military Commissions Act of 2006 is a U.S. law that established military tribunals for the trial of non-U.S. citizens captured in the context of the War on Terror. This act allowed the government to bypass standard civilian judicial processes for these individuals, enabling them to be tried for terrorism-related offenses under military rules. It also defined what constitutes unlawful enemy combatants and limited the ability of detainees to challenge their detention in court. The act was designed to enhance national security but faced criticism for potential violations of rights and fair trial standards.