Rumsfeld v. Padilla

Rumsfeld v. Padilla was a Supreme Court case in 2004 concerning Jose Padilla, an American citizen detained as an enemy combatant after returning from abroad. The court addressed whether Padilla could challenge his detention by suing Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. Ultimately, the Court ruled he had the right to challenge his detention, emphasizing due process rights. This case highlighted the balance between national security and individual rights, particularly regarding how the government can detain U.S. citizens without trial based on security concerns. It underscored the importance of legal recourse in cases of government action.