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S. 576 Restore Habeas Corpus and Ban Torture

Sen Dodd, Christopher J.

TAGS: criminal justice, habeas corpus, war on terror, torture

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Obviously Essential

by MartyHeyman on Feb 26, 2007 18:07:09

The restoration of Human Rights provisions stricken by the previous bill is obviously essential. The current situation is an embarrassment for the country that has, for years, harangued the rest of the world as if it were the scion of Human Rights.

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Summary

This bill back tracks on the removal of Habeas Corpus rights for detainees in U.S. custody included in the Military Commissions Act of 2006, and bars the use of torture by the U.S. Its official short title is the Restoring the Constitution Act of 2007.

Background

Habeas Corpus is the right of a prisoner to protest imprisonment before a court of law. The Military Commissions Act (MCA) of 2006 allowed the president to hold people indefinitely without due process.

Political Context and Commentary

Sen. Dodd introducing bill:

S.185 also addresses the restoration of Habeas Rights.

Additional Links

TPM Muckraker 'Dem Sens To Back Bill Restoring Habeas Corpus ' 2/12/07
American Bar Association Habeas Corpus legislative policy page

<h1>Summary</h1> This bill back tracks on the removal of Habeas Corpus rights for detainees in U.S. custody included in the Military Commissions Act of 2006, and bars the use of torture by the U.S.  Its official short title is the <em> Restoring the Constitution Act of 2007.</em>
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<h1>Background</h1> Habeas Corpus is the right of a prisoner to protest imprisonment before a court of law.  The Military Commissions Act (MCA) of 2006 allowed the president to hold people indefinitely without due process.
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<h1>Political Context and Commentary</h1> Sen. Dodd introducing bill: 
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<br /><a href="http://www.us.billhop.com/bills/110/S.185/">S.185</a> also addresses the restoration of Habeas Rights.
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<h1>Additional Links</h1> TPM Muckraker <a href="http://www.tpmmuckraker.com/archives/002540.php">'Dem Sens To Back Bill Restoring <em> Habeas Corpus </em>'</a> 2/12/07
<br />American Bar Association <a href="http://www.abanet.org/poladv/priorities/habeas_corpus/">Habeas Corpus legislative policy page</a>

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