The Patriot Act is a misnomer and violates the constitution, as does the Military Commissions Act of 2006! Some Republicans just can't read!
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.
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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.
By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS, Associated Press Writer 28 minutes ago
"Valerie Caproni, the FBI's general counsel, testified that steps were already being taken to rectify the problems, which she called "a colossal failure on our part."
"We're going to have to work to get the trust of this committee back, and we know that's what we have to do, and we're going to do it," Caproni said.
That did little to appease lawmakers who said they had fought hard to give the Justice Department wide latitude to chase terrorists in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks.
"From the attorney general on down, you should be ashamed of yourself," said Rep. Darrell Issa (news, bio, voting record), R-Calif. "We stretched to try to give you the tools necessary to make America safe, and it is very, very clear that you've abused that trust."
Some Republicans, however, said the FBI's expanded spying powers were vital to tracking terrorists.
"The problem is enforcement of the law, not the law itself," said Rep. Lamar Smith (news, bio, voting record) of Texas, the panel's senior GOP member. "We need to be vigilant to make sure these problems are fixed."
Fine's review, authorized by Congress over Bush administration objections, found that the number of national security letters requested by the FBI skyrocketed after the Patriot Act became law.
He also found more than 700 cases in which FBI agents obtained telephone records through "exigent letters" which asserted that grand jury subpoenas had been requested for the data, when in fact such subpoenas never been sought. He called those instances "the most troubling aspect of this."
2007-03-21 20:52:05
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answered by cantcu 7
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Very in all risk sure. no person disputes criminal aspects are coming around the borders and in our ports and airports.Gun and drug runners are a pandemic.Gangs and all they entail are a pandemic.that isn't up for debate.professional's comprehend this just to boot as Anti's. yet illegals are only as any team of persons.good and undesirable.to declare ALL are trash is what gadgets some people off on a rant.we've households right here too.I problem as much as you what's crossing our borders.i prefer it stopped additionally. that's what people misunderstand approximately the two factors.possibly there are some radical nuts who have confidence the border would desire to be flung open or who do no longer care we've hundreds of thousands of illegals right here.yet by ability of God I do and so do many different professional's on right here.permit's end with the arguing and attempt to repair this mess our usa is in earlier that is too rattling previous due.
2016-10-01 07:47:54
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"If I were a Republican, my cornhole would be airtight at this point!!"
Well, considering the left's stance on homo rights, I'm guessing yours is wide open.
2007-03-21 20:34:28
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answered by Anonymous
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