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Odah v. Bush

Citation: Not availableDocket: Civil Action No. 2006-1668

Court: District Court, District of Columbia; March 11, 2014; Federal District Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

Petitioner Tariq Ali Abdullah Ahmed Ba Odah's Unopposed Motion to Voluntarily Dismiss his habeas petition without prejudice has been granted. The petition is dismissed without prejudice, allowing Ba Odah the option to refile in the future. The existing Protective Order and Procedures for Counsel Access to Detainees at Guantanamo Bay, established by Judge Hogan in 2008, will remain in effect, ensuring Ba Odah's access to counsel while detained. The order allows the parties to seek modifications or relief from any provisions at any time. The Court retains jurisdiction to enforce the terms of this order.

Legal Issues Addressed

Court's Retention of Jurisdiction

Application: The court maintains jurisdiction over the enforcement of the Protective Order, allowing parties to seek modifications or relief from its provisions.

Reasoning: The order allows the parties to seek modifications or relief from any provisions at any time. The Court retains jurisdiction to enforce the terms of this order.

Protective Order for Counsel Access

Application: The existing Protective Order and Procedures for Counsel Access to Detainees remain in effect, ensuring ongoing access to legal counsel for the petitioner while detained.

Reasoning: The existing Protective Order and Procedures for Counsel Access to Detainees at Guantanamo Bay, established by Judge Hogan in 2008, will remain in effect, ensuring Ba Odah's access to counsel while detained.

Voluntary Dismissal of Habeas Petition

Application: The court permits the petitioner to dismiss his habeas corpus petition voluntarily without prejudice, granting him the ability to refile the petition in the future.

Reasoning: Petitioner Tariq Ali Abdullah Ahmed Ba Odah's Unopposed Motion to Voluntarily Dismiss his habeas petition without prejudice has been granted.