SUBMIT THIS ACTION FORM TO YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS & YOUR LOCAL PAPER:
One of the most shameful failings of the last Congress was allowing the right to writ of Habeas Corpus to be gutted.
But now there is a movement to restore the Constitution sponsored by Senators Leahy, Specter and Dodd, and there could be a vote as soon as Wednesday, Sept 19th.
ACTION PAGE:
Tell Congress To Pass The Habeas Corpus Restoration Act
We all want to make America safe from terrorism, but becoming a nation that sanctions the unlawful detention of its own residents -- detaining and jailing them without the chance to appear before a judge -- does not make us safe. Instead, it violates a value that we have held dear for centuries -- safeguarding our individual freedom before arbitrary state action.
Please call your senators toll free at 800 828-0498, 800 614 2803 or 866 340 9281, and also submit the action page below.
The one click form below will send your personal message to all your government representatives selected below, with the subject "Restore Habeas Corpus" At the same time you can send your personal comments only as a letter to the editor of your nearest local daily newspaper if you like.