Last October, Congress and the President passed the Military Commissions Act, eliminating habeas corpus-- the right to challenge unlawful imprisonment-- for some people. This law undermines American due process and our laws against torture.It's time for Congress to restore our Constitution and reassert the very rights that make us unique as a country by fixing the un-American Military Commissions Act.
The Restoring the Constitution Act (S. 576 H.R. 1415) does just that. It allows a court to decide whether a person is being imprisoned unlawfully. It would stop the president - any president - from independently deciding who is an enemy combatant and limit that designation to people actually in armed conflict with our country. The legislation would require compliance with the Geneva Conventions, stopping the administration's practice of making up its own rules on torture and abuse.
The Bush administration is working hard to stop Congress from passing this vital legislation. But we're working harder. Join in our effort and call now!!
I'm doubtful that one of the men behind the "compromise" of the Military Commissions Act might be the one to nullify it. But it's too important not to try:
Call Sen. Warner at 202-224-2023