Sep
19
The US Senate has voted not even to consider upholding habeas corpus those designated an “enemy combatant” by the U.S. government (that could be you or me, folks).
This means that anyone can be held - STILL - for an indefinite amount of time without even being told why they are being detained (”arrested” “held” “imprisoned” [...]
Sep
16
President Bush currently has the power to declare anyone he wants, including U.S. citizens, to be an “enemy combatant” — and imprison them indefinitely without access to our court system - and without any explanation for their imprisonment.
The Senate is set to vote this week on whether or not to restore habeas corpus — the [...]
Jul
21
Where have we gone, America?
On Staged “Terrorist” Attacks and Dictatorship
Impeach Now or Face the End of Constitutional Democracy, Paul Craig Roberts, Counterpunch
Unless Congress immediately impeaches Bush and Cheney, a year from now the US could be a dictatorial police state at war with Iran. Bush has put in place all the necessary measures for [...]
May
16
Sign the Alliance for Justice Petition to Restore Habeas Corpus
Petition Text:
We call on the United States Congress to enact legislation that will restore our Nation’s commitment to law and freedom.
In the fall of 2006, Congress passed a law governing military commissions, which included a provision that stripped certain detainees of their habeas corpus rights. Habeas [...]
Nov
07
Great List!
109 Reasons To Dump The 109th Congress
from The Progress Report Issue 11/07/2006, by Judd Legum, Faiz Shakir, Nico Pitney, Amanda Terkel and Payson Schwin
We need a new Congress — here’s why:
1. Congress set a record for the fewest number of days worked — 218 between the House and Senate combined. [Link]
2. The Senate [...]