Justice for 9/11 Act

# Justice for 9/11 Act Summary **What the Bill Does** The Justice for 9/11 Act would restrict legal options for three men accused of organizing the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks: Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin 'Attash, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi. Specifically, it would prevent these individuals from entering into plea agreements that would protect them from facing the death penalty, ensuring capital punishment remains an available sentence option. The bill also mandates strict conditions for their imprisonment, including solitary confinement at Guantanamo Bay, no contact with foreign nationals, and no transfer to the U.S. mainland or other countries. **Who It Affects** This bill directly affects the three detainees named above, who are currently held at Guantanamo Bay.

It also affects the ongoing military commission proceedings where their cases are being handled. More broadly, it impacts the legal landscape around terrorism prosecutions and the procedures that military commissions can use when handling high-profile terrorism cases. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee and has not advanced further through Congress. It was introduced by Rep. Michael Lawler, a Republican from New York, in the 119th Congress.