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This letter was sent by OpenCongress user shanedufour on February 20, 2012 in opposition to H.R.3166 Enemy Expatriation Act. Privacy setting: PUBLIC
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H.R.3166 Enemy Expatriation Act
I am writing as your constituent in the 2nd Congressional district of Maine. I oppose H.R.3166 - Enemy Expatriation Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability. This legislation amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include engaging in or purposefully and materially supporting hostilities against the United States to the list of acts for which U.S. nationals would lose their nationality. I feel that this legislation is loosely worded and the definition of "hostilities" is unclear. I will not support any legislation that can be used to strip citizens of their citizenship without being convicted of any crime or act against the United States through due process.


Respectfully,
Shane Dufour

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