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emperor_of_hell in chicagoforpeace

Habeas Corpus, R.I.P.- (YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WATCH THIS)

Oct 18, 2006 21:32

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habeas_Corpus_Act_1679

The Habeas Corpus Act 1679 (31 Cha. 2 c. 2) is an English statute passed during the reign of King Charles II to define and strengthen the ancient prerogative writ of habeas corpus, whereby persons unlawfully ( Read more... )

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mystic_mage October 20 2006, 09:05:40 UTC

I don't have TV so this is the first time I'm watching this.

I am sincerely disgusted that I didn't even hear a whisper of this. Nobody, for the past two days has mentioned ANYTHING about it. My freedoms have been taken away and nobody gives a shit. I can't even describe how mad and sad I am.

emperor_of_hell October 20 2006, 23:24:17 UTC

repost it. scream about it. Write Obama, Write Ted Kennedy, write Bill Clinton.
Hell write H.W.

get others to write, post this EVERYWHERE.

brie_nne October 20 2006, 19:14:42 UTC

This isn't going to make you feel much better (nor should it), but it appears that if you're a US citizen (not permenant resident, etc) your constitutional right to habeas corpus remains intact. Don't quote me on this, but if you're picked up for providing "material support" to the "enemy" you can be held as an enemy combatant, but can challenge your detainment as a US citizen.

Everyone else, not so much.

emperor_of_hell October 20 2006, 23:22:41 UTC

I'm sorry to say that I spoke with lawyer today at luch who informed me that this does indeed apply to US citizens.

brie_nne October 22 2006, 20:53:30 UTC

Yeah, I've heard from other lawyers who say that citizens' rights trump. We probably won't really know until they come for us.