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Debate over anti-terror laws and civil liberties continues.
Imprisonment without trial remains unconstitutional — for now
By Summit Voice
FRISCO — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the U.S. can’t indefinitely detain terrorism suspects without giving them the due process guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
In her decision, U.S. District Court Judge Katherine Forrest issued a permanent injunction agaisnt the so-called “indefinite detention” provision of the 2012 Defense spending bill. The provision would have enabled the military to indefinitely detain civilians — even Americans — without charge or trial if they are accused of certain crimes, or even associated with certain criminals.
The indefinite detention provision was criticized by civil rights advocates who characterized the law as an erosion of fundamental civil liberties. It was challenged by six plaintiffs, including writer Chris Hedges, Noam Chomsky, and Daniel Ellsberg, known as the source of the Pentagon Papers. (more…)
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