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Claiming it will 'gut the Constitution,' Raha Wala calls on Obama to veto The National Defense Authorization Act

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Keith and Raha Wala, Advocacy Counsel for Human Rights First, analyze the potential impact of the additional provisions added to The National Defense Act that would all but destroy Habeas Corpus. "We're calling on everyone to contact the president and tell him that he needs to stand up for his promise and veto this bill," says Wala.

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    • "Do not ask whom the bell tolls for, It tolls for thee!"

      The mainstream press and media have failed us on this issue. the "Defense Authorization Act" is one giant step towards fascism and eliminating what is left of our bill of rights and civil liberties. Flood the White House with phone calls and emails asking the President to veto this legislation. What the *%#* is this congress thinking? Who exactly do these people represent?

      The following are Rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights:

      Amendment IV
      The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

      Amendment V
      No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

      Amendment VI
      In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.

      This is a sad day for all American citizens...

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