Habeas corpus

A writ of habeas corpus

Habeas corpus

is a writ, or legal action, through which a prisoner can be released from unlawful detention. The remedy can be sought by the prisoner or by another person coming to his aid. Habeas corpus originated in the English legal system, but it is now available in many nations...

 was filed on his behalf.
It was amalgamated with other petitions, and heard by US District Court Judge Reggie Walton

Reggie Walton

Reggie Barnett Walton is a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.-Early life and education :...

, as part of Mohammon v. Bush.

In September 2007 the United States Department of Defense

United States Department of Defense

The United States Department of Defense is the U.S...

 published 179 dossiers in response to captives' habeas petitions.
But they did not publish his.

Determined not to have been an Enemy Combatant

The Washington Post reports that Gadallah was one of 38 detainees who was determined not to have been an enemy combatant during his Combatant Status Review Tribunal.
They report that Gadallah has been released.

External links

• Release of three prisoners highlights failures of Guantánamo Andy Worthington