The reason for secrecy

Its really simple. Whenever detainees actually come before a judge, the judge tells Bush to fuck himself. You doubt it? Just check out Salim Ahmed Hamdan and here. Or.

Setback for US government in surprise Guantanamo ruling

Kangaroo courts aren't quite the same as actual, ya know, real courts.

The truth is, the Bush evil empire desperately fears the legal system. And it should.