The Civil Liberties Restoration Act

[noahmijo]

How come no news coverage or anything on this??

Anyways this is a MAJOR talking point to use on far leftists who feel that when it comes to Civil Liberties Kerry is no better than Bush.

http://www.americanprogress.org/site/pp.asp?c=biJRJ8OVF&b=91581

Simple Question: Given that this bill is a DEMOCRATIC sponsored bill which president, Bush or Kerry, is more likely to sign this bill??

[indigobusiness]

1. Good point. This should be screaming...

The preamble is enough to get me excited:


On the introduction of the Civil Liberties Restoration Act of 2004

June 16, 2004

Our nation is only as safe as it is free. Instead of pursuing sound, sensible law enforcement, intelligence-gathering and immigration policies, the Bush Administration has engaged in measures that are both excessive and unfocused — diminishing both our safety and our liberty.

The Center for American Progress is proud to join with Senators Edward Kennedy, John Corzine, Richard Durbin, Russ Feingold, and Patrick Leahy, and Representatives Howard Berman and William Delahunt, who today have introduced the Civil Liberties Restoration Act (CLRA) — a thoughtful and reasonable effort that limits the government's ability to conduct secret arrests, requires individuals be advised of the charges brought against them, and upholds federal privacy laws.

By helping to restore respect for the rule of law, the CLRA will enhance our security at home and abroad.