Correct. But in a very real (if not legal) way, the two cases are inextricably linked, something noted in the AEA dissent to the per curiam opinion. You may find this, from Steve Vladeck, helpful: https://www.stevevladeck.com/p/140-the-disturbing-myopia-of-trump
The problem is no one ever assumed the government would be able to kidnap people, hold them illegally, then sell them into slavery fast enough before a judge could say "wait a minute!"
And now they're no longer responsible for the victims.
So the question becomes: who broke the law, or did they?
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If the first part isn’t true, habeus isn’t in play. You can’t file habeus with the DC Circuit to get Israeli hostages released.
And now they're no longer responsible for the victims.
So the question becomes: who broke the law, or did they?