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United States DC Circuit


Rooney v. Sec'y of the Army, 04-5004

The writ of habeas corpus is the appropriate remedy for servicemen who claim to be unlawfully retained in the armed forces.

Appellate Information

  • Argued 02/24/2005
  • Decided 05/03/2005
  • Published 05/03/2005

Judges

  • Before:  EDWARDS, ROGERS, and GARLAND, Circuit Judges.

Court

  • United States DC Circuit

Counsel

  • For Appellant:
  • Christopher D. Wiest argued the cause and filed the brief for appellant.

  • For Appellees:
  • R. Craig Lawrence, Assistant U.S. Attorney, argued the cause for appellee.   With him on the brief were Kenneth L. Wainstein, U.S. Attorney, and Michael J. Ryan and Gary Corn, Assistant U.S. Attorneys.
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