I was just going through some channels, seeing if something good was on and I saw some guy and thought 'oh hey another insane conspiracy guy' and watched it for a few minutes, and was told that Congress and the President were trying, or had already gotten rid of Habeus Corpus, is this true?
2006-11-18 07:15:37 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
By the way I know what it is... i'm not asking what it is...
2006-11-18 07:18:29 · update #1
It's sort of true. If you are a declared terrorist you no longer have Habeus Corpus. The military is allowed to hold you without trial as long as they wish (which isn't a good thing, even if you are truly a terrorist, besides if they are truly a terrorist, the courts would find you guilty anyway). Many people balk at the possibility that anyone could be declared as a terrorist and having their due process rights taken away.
EDIT: Also because of the policies at Guantanamo Bay etc., the US currently has one of the WORST human rights (in regard to 1st world countries) records according to Amnesty International. I put the link below.
2006-11-18 07:17:42 · answer #1 · answered by crazydavythe1st 4 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Yes this is true, but on a case by case basis.
The only thing that the government has to do to revoke an individuals right to Habeus Corpus is to declare you an enemy combatant or supporter of terrorism.
Neither of these declarations require evidence, court proceedings, investigations, appeals or even a defense attorney.
What this all boils down to is the president can now call anyone including a US citizen a terrorist and lock them up with no legal recourse.
Whether or not they choose to exercises this abuse of power that was given to them is yet to be determined. But history has shown that power given is power used.
2006-11-18 07:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by sprcpt 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-30 14:56:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right, and at this time and point just about anyone in the administration can just make a claim that you or I or the guy next door, a terrorist, then you are gone. No charges, no representation, no contact with anyone, held in confinement for an indefinite time and never be heard from ever again.
2006-11-18 07:26:18 · answer #4 · answered by me_worry? 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
The bill is called the Military Commissions Act 2006 (HR 6166) and it abolished the first 9 amendments of the Bill of Rights.
2006-11-18 07:31:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anthony M 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Not completely. Read the Military Commissions Act here:
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h109-6166
2006-11-18 07:36:10 · answer #6 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yep....and there is a draft bill in congress right now, HR 4752. those that don't want you to know the truth call the truth speakers "conspiracy freaks".
Habeus Corpus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APtzz8RT8zE
Draft: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h109-4752
site that is in the works with many answers: http://bistudio.brinkster.net/nwo/index.htm
2006-11-18 07:20:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes in a manner!
The Congress passed a law, which also has a get out of jail free card for Bush for violating the Geneva Conventions and torturing detainees titled S. 3930, the Military Commissions Act of 2006!
In it it gives the President and the Sec of Defense the right to declare ANYONE a combatant!
It denies Habeas corpus to anyone declared a combatant, or enemy of the state as defined by George Bush! They can put you away and deny you being charged or access to any civilian court to find out what you are charged with!
Once charged, you are tried by a Military Tribunal, not a US Court! If sentenced to death, you have NO RIGHT OF APPEAL TO THE US SUPREME COURT!
You can be a US citizen, and charged under this law! I would say that elimonates 3 Amendments to the Constitution:
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Amendment V
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
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Amendment VI
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
and the constitution!
Section. 9.
The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it.
I would say that Bush and others have the power to declare anyone a combatant!
You know when the first "Patriot Act (what a misnomer) the NYC Police were actually using it to arrest and charge us citizens that were GANG MEMBERS! Don't say it can't happen here for it certainly can!
2006-11-18 07:40:39 · answer #8 · answered by cantcu 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Nope not rid of it yet. Um, but Bush is not keen to get rid of it because then he would have to explain detainees.
2006-11-18 07:21:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
Let's pass the bill quick so we can make this Country what it deserves to be.
2006-11-18 07:24:59 · answer #10 · answered by david n 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋