thinkprogress.org — Powerful House chairmen Ike Skelton (D-MS) of the Armed Services Committee and John Conyers (D-MI) of the Judiciary Committee announced legislation today that would finally restore habeas corpus rights to U.S. detainees being imprisoned indefinitely without trial.
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joeleviJun 22, 2007
But we need only return habeas corpus rights to U.S. citizens who are detainees, not to foreign nationals. In fact, the right of habeas corpus is a guaranteed right to U.S. citizens under the Constitution.Then again, that document doesn't mean much anymore, does it. - www.JoeLevi.com
Closed AccountJun 23, 2007
yeah, but then again they didn't plan for a congress with one half being nitwits and one half pledging to do something, then having cold feet when it's decision-time.
randomguysteveJun 23, 2007
He's the guy that looks like Ross Pero and has about as much grace in front of the camera.IE, someone who will never win in this country.
gemmakicnJun 24, 2007
Is there a "parliment act" in the US where house and senate can overide presidential veto, or is it impeaching time if you want to get round a cloth brained president?
rcook18Jun 24, 2007
Don't be such a skeptic. Things may be starting to move here.
egoistJun 24, 2007
My response was general in nature and referred to the OP's incorrect statement that writ of habeas corpus cannot be suspended. Only you managed turn it into a cheap political swipe.