S.2003 - Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011

A bill to clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: A bill to clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011 as introduced.

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Dianne Feinstein

D-CA

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12/15/2011--Introduced.Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to specify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent
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12/15/2011--Introduced.Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to specify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident apprehended in the United States, unless an Act of Congress expressly authorizes such detention. Applies this Act to any such authorizations or declarations enacted before, on, or after the enactment of this Act.

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Organizations Supporting S.2003

  • American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
  • Arab American Institute
  • Bikers of America
  • Council on American-Islamic Relations
  • Demand Progress
  • Independent American Party
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