What kind of a signal does this send? What kind of signal is this? The bill completely eliminates the ability of noncitizens to bring a habeas corpus petition. effectively removing the only remaining check on the administrations decision regarding torture and other abuses. Indeed. the habeas provisions in this bill would permitget thisthe bill would permit a legal permanent resident of the United States--a legal permanent resident of the United Statesto be snatched off the street in the dark of night. bound. blindfolded. subject to indefinite detention. even torture. with absolutely no way for that person to challenge it in court. Is that what we want to become as a nation?
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