Court Blocks Biden’s Attempt to Reclaim Gift Given to 9/11 Architects – You Won’t Believe Why

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin cannot cancel the controversial plea deals that were made with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of being the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, and two other detainees from Guantanamo Bay, according to a decision made by a military court on Monday.

This means that, for now, the three men accused of involvement in the attacks that killed nearly 3,000 Americans will not face the death penalty for their roles in the tragedy.

The U.S. Court of Military Commission Review, which handles military legal cases, decided unanimously that Austin has no authority to cancel the plea deals. Austin had tried to stop these deals in August, but the court ruled against him.

The plea deals were approved by Brigadier General Susan Escallier, Ret., who was the judge Austin had appointed to oversee the cases against Mohammed and the other detainees, according to a report from The Washington Post.

The court’s decision was that while Austin cannot stop Escallier from making future legal decisions on behalf of the federal government, he cannot undo the deals that have already been made. In other words, the agreements that were already approved stand.

There is a possibility that officials from the Department of Defense may ask a higher court, the D.C. Circuit federal appeals court, to review this decision. However, as of now, they have not made such a request.

This decision comes just before the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, along with two other accused individuals, Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawsawi, who are all scheduled to face trial at Guantanamo Bay. The three men may plead guilty to their roles in the 9/11 attacks, but under the current situation, they will not face the death penalty as a result of their guilty pleas.

Many people, especially those affected by the 9/11 attacks and some Republican leaders, have criticized President Joe Biden and his administration for agreeing to plea deals with these alleged terrorists. They believe that it is wrong to make deals with individuals accused of being involved in such a deadly attack.

Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, at a campaign rally, expressed frustration with the administration’s decisions, saying, “Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are using the Department of Justice to go after their political opponents, but at the same time, they’re making deals with terrorists who were involved in the 9/11 attacks. We need a president who fights terrorists, not makes deals with them.”

In addition to the plea deals, Austin also announced on Monday that Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, another detainee from Guantanamo Bay, will be released and sent back to his home country of Tunisia. This release means that in just two weeks, the Biden administration has released four detainees from the Guantanamo Bay prison.

Currently, there are still 26 prisoners remaining at the facility.

The Biden administration’s focus on detainees from Guantanamo Bay has raised confusion and criticism, especially as it is nearing the end of its time in office. Many people feel that the administration should be focusing on other important matters rather than dealing with the release of prisoners and making deals with such high-profile individuals.

Biden’s decision to negotiate with detainees accused of being involved in one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in U.S. history is being seen by some as a decision that will harm his legacy. The focus on these negotiations is leading some to believe that justice may not be served for the victims of 9/11 and that the efforts of the administration are being misdirected. This is seen as damaging to the chances of achieving justice for those who lost their lives in the attacks.