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Tag: National Defense Authorization Act

The state of NDAA: Why it still matters, indefinitely

July 10, 2012
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When was the last time you heard about the indefinite detention provision in NDAA 2012? Maybe not for a while, but we’ll tell you why it’s important and how it affects your civil liberties.

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Posted in Civil Rights Center, Features, Opinion Corner Tagged civil liberties, counterterrorism, indefinite detention, National Defense Authorization Act, NDAA, Obama, War on Terror

ACTION ALERT: Tell your Senators to oppose the legalization of propaganda!

June 4, 2012
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The “Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2013” bill passed in the House on May 18th, and is now going to the Senate for a vote. Contact your Senators and stop this bill!

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Posted in Action Alerts, Civil Rights Center, Features Tagged Action Alert, bill, Bill of Rights, civil rights, Congress, Constitution, House of Representatives, National Defense Authorization Act, NDAA 2013, propaganda, Senate, Smith-Mundt Act of 1948O

The DePaulia: 2012 Defense Act ‘detainment policies without due process’ could apply to American citizens, civil rights

January 9, 2012
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Aymen Abdel Halim, the communications coordinator for Chicago’s Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), described the bill as a violation of citizens’ constitutional and civil rights. “This is kind of a widespread action against all Americans,” he said. “What we are seeing is a continued erosion of our civil liberties.”

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Posted in Features, In the Media Tagged Aymen Abdel Halim, Barack Obama, civil rights, Communications Coordinator, DePaulia, Guantanamo, Haley BeMiller, indefinite detention, National Defense Authorization Act, NDAA

ACTION ALERT: Ask Congress to Bar Military Detention of U.S. Citizens

January 9, 2012
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today calls on Muslims and other people of conscience to ask their elected representatives to support the Due Process Guarantee Act, which would bar the military from detaining U.S. citizens without charge or trial.

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Posted in Action Alerts, Features Tagged Action Alert, CAIR, CAIR Chicago, Congress, Due Process Guarantee Act, indefinite detention, National Defense Authorization Act, NDAA, representtives, U.S. citizens

President Obama Signs National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

January 4, 2012
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On December 31st, President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law. The NDAA allows the capture and indefinite military detention of all U.S. citizens without charge or trial.

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Posted in Features Tagged ACLU, Amina Sharif, Anthony Romero, CAIR Chicago, Communications Coordinator, December 31, Dima Ansari, indefinite detention bill, National Defense Authorization Act, NDAA, President Obama, signed, unconstitutional

ACTION ALERT: Express your opposition to the President's signing of NDAA

January 4, 2012
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On December 31st, 2011, President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law – allowing the indefinite detention of U.S. citizens around the world.

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Posted in Action Alerts, Features Tagged (S. 1867), Action Alert, American, attorney, citizen, Constitution, crime, defense, FBI, imprisonment, indefinite, indefinite detention, lawyer, Levin, McCain, National Defense Authorization Act, NDAA, Obama, President, Senate, senators, signs, Trial, unconstitutional, veto, White House

ACTION ALERT: Express your opposition to the President’s signing of NDAA

January 4, 2012
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On December 31st, 2011, President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law – allowing the indefinite detention of U.S. citizens around the world.

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Posted in Action Alerts, Features Tagged (S. 1867), Action Alert, American, attorney, citizen, Constitution, crime, defense, FBI, imprisonment, indefinite, indefinite detention, lawyer, Levin, McCain, National Defense Authorization Act, NDAA, Obama, President, Senate, senators, signs, Trial, unconstitutional, veto, White House

Chicago Sun-Times: Letter to the editor – Stop the NDAA

December 27, 2011
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Communications intern Aabeda Masra’s published letter to the Chicago Sun-Times regarding their lack of coverage on the National Defense Authorization Act.

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Posted in Features, In the Media, Media Monitor Tagged Aabeda Masra, CAIR Chicago, Chicago Sun-Times, Letter to the Editor, Media, National Defense Authorization Act, NDAA, News, President Obama

ACTION ALERT: Demand that President Obama Veto the NDAA – NOW!

December 23, 2011
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Yesterday, the National Defense Authorization Act was received by the White House for President Obama’s official signing. Call the White House today and demand a veto!

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Posted in Action Alerts Tagged (S. 1867), Action Alert, American, attorney, citizen, Constitution, crime, defense, FBI, imprisonment, indefinite, indefinite detention, lawyer, Levin, McCain, National Defense Authorization Act, President, Senate, senators, Trial, unconstitutional, veto, White House

CAIR-Chicago rallies against National Defense Authorization Act provisions

December 19, 2011
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On Thursday December 15th, 2011 – the 220th anniversary of the signing of the Bill of Rights into law – CAIR-Chicago’s deputy director Sufyan Sohel, along with members of the interfaith community, spoke at a rally in Federal Plaza in downtown Chicago to oppose new provisions introduced as part of the National Defense Authorization Act.

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Posted in Civil Rights Center, Features, Our News Tagged Bill of Rights, chicago, civil rights, Constitution, downtown, National Defense Authorization Act, NDAA, Obama, rally, veto
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