A Sign of Hope?
by Raj Purohit | May 9th, 2007 | |
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The blogosphere is buzzing with the rumor that the Democratic Reps on the House Armed Service Committee are considering including a restoration of habeas corpus provision in the Defense Department Authorization Bill being marked up today and tomorrow. This comes on the back of some Hill meetings that I have been involved with, including some with individuals who have significant knowledge of these issues, that suggest Congress is ready to push back against the White House on torture, detention, rendition etc….this gives me hope that we can regain some of what we have lost.
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The key is getting habeas corpus attached to legislation that must pass, like the Defense authorization. A stand alone bill on habeas, which some are promoting, would be easily vetoed by Bush, who is already on record opposing habeas, human rights and the Constitution by backing the Military Commissions Act in the first place.
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