Revoked by Donald Trump on January 30, 2018

Review and Disposition of Individuals Detained At the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base and Closure of Detention Facilities

Ordered by Barack Obama on January 22, 2009

Summary

Orders closure of detention facilities at Guantánamo Bay within one year. Directs immediate interagency review of detainees' cases, evaluating options for prosecution, transfer, or release. Suspends military commission proceedings. Ensures detention conditions comply with Geneva Conventions. Directs diplomatic efforts to facilitate detainee transfers or releases abroad.

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