The Justice Department, representing the Pentagon, has formally requested an appeals court to prevent the enforcement of plea deals concerning the 9/11 conspirators.
The appeal was submitted to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals by DOJ attorneys, aiming to challenge a military commission's ruling.
This case involves Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, claimed mastermind of the attacks, and two accomplices, who had struck a life sentence plea deal.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin attempted to revoke this deal but faced legal opposition, stating he lacked the authority to overturn it.
In their filing, the DOJ asserts that Austin had the legal rights to modify pretrial agreements before the execution of the terms began.