Want to restore habeas corpus in the US? Contact your Senator ASAP

Published: September 18, 2007, 6:32 pm

Tags: law, politics news, chris dodd, civil liberties, habeas corpus, military commissions act, patrick leahy

Sens. Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT), have introduced an amendment to the Department of Defense Authorization bill that would restore habeas corpus -- the right of detained by the US to appear before a judge and demand proof that they have been lawfully arrested. That right, enshrined in the US Constitution, was vacated by passage of the Military Commissions Act of 2006. Dodd and Leahy are asking voters to support the bill now, to stop an expected Republican filibuster. Bloggers are doing what they can to whip up support. You can sign up to be a "citizen co-sponsor" through the website the Senators have created: Restore Habeas.  Christy at Firedoglake has some toll-free numbers you can call: 1 (800) 828 - 0498 1 (800) 459 - 1887 1 (800) 614 - 2803 1 (866) 340 - 9281 1 (866) 338 - 1015 1 (877) 851 - 6437 and she adds "Word is that Sen. Lindsey Graham has threatened to mount a filibuster of this bill nice way to stand up for basic human rights, there,

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