Virginia Legislature Votes to Oppose Indefinite Detention of Americans without Trial

[The Northerner]

Lawmakers in Virginia have put aside their partisan differences about health care, contraception and other issues to officially oppose a controversial law passed by Congress and signed by President Barack Obama that allows the federal government to detain Americans without trial for alleged terrorism-related activities.

By votes of 39-1 in the state Senate and 96-4 in the House of Delegates, the legislature approved a bill “to nullify” provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2012.

The Virginia legislation is largely symbolic, as it does not prevent federal agents from arresting terrorism suspects. But the legislative action is part “of a larger NDAA nullification campaign around the country.”

Seven other legislatures are also considering anti-NDAA bills. In addition, several local governments have passed resolutions that either denouncement the federal act or require noncompliance with it.

Read more: http://www.allgov.com/Top_Stories/ViewNews/Virginia_Legislature_Votes_to_Oppose_Indefinite_Detention_of_Americans_without_Trial_120301

[ProSense]

1. Excellent

vaginal ultrasound (intrusive) and opposition to indefinite detention (hypocrisy) in one week!

I think the Republicans have found an issue: NDAA

They likely are unaware that this vote helps the President's case.

[sabrina 1]

2. Good. I hope that anti-Constitutional Legislation will be completely rescinded after we get

enough Progressive Democrats in Congress.

[ProSense]

3. Kick! n/t