WASHINGTON (AP) — The top Republican on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee is defending a move to require military custody for many terror suspects and argues that the Obama administration's opposition is misguided.
Sen. John McCain said Thursday that the provision in a sweeping defense bill has the backing of Republicans and Democrats. It would require military custody of a suspect determined to be a member of al-Qaida or its affiliate or anyone involved in the planning of an attack on the United States. The administration argues that such a step would hamper efforts by the FBI or other law enforcement.
McCain said the administration is wrong when it claims that all terror suspects would have to be placed in military custody.
The dispute is holding up the defense bill.
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