Which Supreme Court case held that U.S. citizens detained as enemy combatants must have a meaningful chance to challenge their detention?
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Correct answer: Hamdi v. Rumsfeld
Hamdi v. Rumsfeld held that a U.S. citizen detained as an enemy combatant had due process rights. The Court required a meaningful opportunity to challenge the detention before a neutral decision-maker.
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