Which detention facility became a major symbol of War on Terror legal controversies?
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Correct answer: Guantanamo Bay
Guantanamo Bay became a major detention site for suspected terrorists captured during the War on Terror. It became controversial because of questions about habeas corpus, military commissions, interrogation, and detainee rights.
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