added 2007 Mon Jun 11 20:02:29 by Beau7890
The Bush administration cannot legally detain an immigrant it believes is an al-Qaida sleeper agent without charging him, a divided federal appeals court ruled Monday. In the 2-1 decision, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel found that the federal Military Commissions Act doesn't strip Ali al-Marri of his constitutional rights to challen
The Bush administration cannot legally detain an immigrant it believes is an al-Qaida sleeper agent without charging him, a divided federal appeals court ruled Monday. In the 2-1 decision, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel found that the federal Military Commissions Act doesn't strip Ali al-Marri of his constitutional rights to challen
added 2007 Mon Jun 11 20:00:28 by TechnologyExpert
The Bush administration cannot legally detain an immigrant it believes is an al-Qaida sleeper agent without charging him, a divided federal appeals court ruled Monday.
The Bush administration cannot legally detain an immigrant it believes is an al-Qaida sleeper agent without charging him, a divided federal appeals court ruled Monday.
added 2007 Sun Jun 10 17:42:19 by TechnologyExpert
This morning on NBC's Meet the Press, Gen. Colin Powell strongly condemned the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, calling it "a major problem for America's perception" and charging, "if it was up to me, I would close Guantanamo - not tomorrow, this afternoon."
This morning on NBC's Meet the Press, Gen. Colin Powell strongly condemned the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, calling it "a major problem for America's perception" and charging, "if it was up to me, I would close Guantanamo - not tomorrow, this afternoon."
added 2007 Sun Jun 10 3:57:36 by TechnologyExpert
Keith Olbermann reported Thursday on the Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2007, calling it "a historical restoration project, the reconstruction of one of the cornerstones of American democracy."
Keith Olbermann reported Thursday on the Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2007, calling it "a historical restoration project, the reconstruction of one of the cornerstones of American democracy."
added 2007 Thu Jun 7 19:49:09 by populist
Today's vote means the habeas bill can now be brought to the Senate floor at any time. One source with knowledge of the legislative plan said Majority Leader Harry Reid has committed to bringing the bill to a vote within the month.
Today's vote means the habeas bill can now be brought to the Senate floor at any time. One source with knowledge of the legislative plan said Majority Leader Harry Reid has committed to bringing the bill to a vote within the month.
added 2007 Thu May 10 3:50:25 by populist
House Armed Services Committee Ike Skelton (D-MO) "dealt a blow to the human-rights community by failing to include provisions to overhaul GOP legislation governing military tribunals in the 2008 defense authorization bill.
House Armed Services Committee Ike Skelton (D-MO) "dealt a blow to the human-rights community by failing to include provisions to overhaul GOP legislation governing military tribunals in the 2008 defense authorization bill.
added 2007 Sat May 5 0:19:06 by populist
it doesn't matter if the US is at war. It doesn't matter if the politicians tell us someone is a terrorist. It doesn't matter if atrocities have been committed, or if a person is being held "outside" jurisdiction. Habeas Corpus cannot be suspended ââ;¬" except in cases of "rebellion or invasion.&qu
it doesn't matter if the US is at war. It doesn't matter if the politicians tell us someone is a terrorist. It doesn't matter if atrocities have been committed, or if a person is being held "outside" jurisdiction. Habeas Corpus cannot be suspended ââ;¬" except in cases of "rebellion or invasion.&qu
added 2007 Mon Apr 16 20:40:30 by populist
The tribunals determine whether an individual is an enemy combatant. Needless to say, the cards are stacked against the prisoner from the get-go. The tribunals are allowed to rely on hearsay evidence and information acquired though coercion. Any evidence deemed "secret" is withheld from the prisoner. Can you imagine trying to defend yours
The tribunals determine whether an individual is an enemy combatant. Needless to say, the cards are stacked against the prisoner from the get-go. The tribunals are allowed to rely on hearsay evidence and information acquired though coercion. Any evidence deemed "secret" is withheld from the prisoner. Can you imagine trying to defend yours
added 2007 Sat Mar 10 20:30:22 by populist
The Pentagon has refused to reveal which of its 14 "high-value" detainees were being examined by military lawyers in closed proceedings in Guantanamo Bay.
The Pentagon has refused to reveal which of its 14 "high-value" detainees were being examined by military lawyers in closed proceedings in Guantanamo Bay.
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added 2007 Thu Mar 8 19:35:09 by Aidenag
Congresswoman Jane Harman, Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence, and Congressman Jerrold Nadler, Chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, today announced the introduction of two bills that would address and reverse problematic parts of the Military Commissions Act.
Congresswoman Jane Harman, Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence, and Congressman Jerrold Nadler, Chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, today announced the introduction of two bills that would address and reverse problematic parts of the Military Commissions Act.
added 2007 Sun Mar 4 18:30:18 by Aidenag
For more than 200 years, the courts have served as the ultimate safeguard for our civil liberties. A critical part of this role has been the judicial branch's ability to consider writs of habeas corpus. However, because of a provision of the Military Commissions Act passed last fall, this fundamental role of the courts has been seriously reduced.
For more than 200 years, the courts have served as the ultimate safeguard for our civil liberties. A critical part of this role has been the judicial branch's ability to consider writs of habeas corpus. However, because of a provision of the Military Commissions Act passed last fall, this fundamental role of the courts has been seriously reduced.
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added 2007 Fri Mar 2 10:49:32 by Spadecaller
The 2006 Military Commissions Act has eliminated habeas corpus jurisdiction over lawsuits by GuantÃ;¡namo detainees and that the Constitution requires no judicial review, even if the detainees are held there for the rest of their lives.
The 2006 Military Commissions Act has eliminated habeas corpus jurisdiction over lawsuits by GuantÃ;¡namo detainees and that the Constitution requires no judicial review, even if the detainees are held there for the rest of their lives.
added 2007 Fri Feb 23 5:04:44 by populist
The essential point is that until a suspected "terrorist" receives due process - a fair and impartial trial - you can never know for sure whether or not this person even IS a terrorist! So, even if you think that foreigners shouldn't have any rights, you still can't be sure that they're terrorists without due process - well, unless...
The essential point is that until a suspected "terrorist" receives due process - a fair and impartial trial - you can never know for sure whether or not this person even IS a terrorist! So, even if you think that foreigners shouldn't have any rights, you still can't be sure that they're terrorists without due process - well, unless...
added 2007 Wed Jan 31 8:07:22 by populist
No, Mr. Gonzales, the Constitution does NOT say that every individual is guaranteed the right of habeas corpus! No, Mr. Specter, rights DO exist even if they're not listed in the Constitution. The text of the Constitution guarantees that YOU and your accomplices in the federal government cannot take that right away!
No, Mr. Gonzales, the Constitution does NOT say that every individual is guaranteed the right of habeas corpus! No, Mr. Specter, rights DO exist even if they're not listed in the Constitution. The text of the Constitution guarantees that YOU and your accomplices in the federal government cannot take that right away!
added 2007 Thu Jan 25 21:24:48 by populist
The Military Commissions Act of 2006 is eerily similar to Germany's Enabling Act of 1933, the passage of which followed Germany's own "Sept. 11" in the burning of its parliament building, the Reichstag, on Feb. 27, 1933.
The Military Commissions Act of 2006 is eerily similar to Germany's Enabling Act of 1933, the passage of which followed Germany's own "Sept. 11" in the burning of its parliament building, the Reichstag, on Feb. 27, 1933.
added 2007 Fri Jan 19 10:01:18 by Spadecaller
In one of the most chilling public statements ever made by a U.S. Attorney General, Alberto Gonzales questioned whether the U.S. Constitution grants habeas corpus rights of a fair trial to every American.
In one of the most chilling public statements ever made by a U.S. Attorney General, Alberto Gonzales questioned whether the U.S. Constitution grants habeas corpus rights of a fair trial to every American.
