We don't know if the order exists in written form. It is his order that started the ball rolling on this illegal detention.

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Without Padilla's input, this court is deprived of a full factual record.

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This case started in an unusual way, but I'm happy today it's in a criminal court proceeding. Mr. Padilla is being treated like any other American citizen in the criminal justice system.

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This case started in a very unusual way but I'm happy to say that today it is a criminal proceeding. Mr. Padilla is being treated as any American citizen charged with wrongdoing in this country.

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Mr. Padilla is being treated as any American citizen. This case should be tried in a public courtroom, and will be tried in a public courtroom.

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We will be providing him with a zealous defense.

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The issue that is before the court, that we have asked them to take up, is: does the president of the United States have the authority to sign a piece of paper and send someone to jail without criminal process, and have him held by the military. We say the constitution does not permit that.

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The plea that will be entered next Thursday will be 'not guilty'.

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