Rights Ignored in Case of ‘Enemy Combatant’

Re “U.S. May Still Charge ‘Enemy Combatant,’ Gonzales Says,” March 8: Atty. Gen. Alberto Gonzales states that pursuing criminal charges would be an option against Jose Padilla. He states that the president has the inherent power to detain Padilla, a civilian, indefinitely.

What has happened to the 4th Amendment (The right of the people to be secure in their persons ... against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated), the 5th Amendment (No person shall be held to answer ... unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury) and the 6th Amendment (right to a speedy and public trial

Jean Strauber

Encino