After more than two decades of legal delays and detention at the Guantánamo Bay naval base, a trial date has finally been established for four men accused of involvement in the September 11 attacks. Among those scheduled to face trial is Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is widely considered the primary architect of the plot. The military commission overseeing the case has set the start date for June 2028.

The case has been characterized by years of procedural hurdles, including debates over the admissibility of evidence, the legality of interrogation techniques used by the CIA, and the logistical complexities of holding a high-profile military trial at the offshore detention center. The announcement of a 2028 trial date marks a significant, albeit distant, milestone in a legal process that has faced criticism from human rights organizations and victims' families alike for its lack of resolution. While the military has moved forward with this scheduling, the long timeline underscores the ongoing difficulty of navigating the intersection of national security, military justice, and constitutional rights in the post-9/11 era.