> [log in to unmask]: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 09:42:29 -0500 >Reply-To: [log in to unmask] > > > >TO: ACLU Action Network Members >FR: Jared Feuer, Internet Organizer >DT: November 15, 2001 > >1). Congress Must Assert Its Oversight Authority! > >Earlier this week, President Bush issued an executive order that would >allow special military tribunals to try non-citizens charged with >terrorism. This action followed another Administration-issued regulation >that gives the government the power to listen in on any conversation >between a suspect and his attorney. > >Both these measures threaten to essentially eviscerate key constitutional >protections. Military tribunals would authorize secret trials without a >jury and without the requirement of a unanimous verdict, even in situations >where the defendant could face the death penalty. Furthermore, allowing the >government to eavesdrop on any conversation would severely damage the right >of defendants to receive adequate counsel. > >Take Action! Due process must be protected. You can read more and send a >FREE FAX, asking your Members of Congress to hold hearings to question the >Administration's new policies at: > >http://www.aclu.org/action/dueprocess107.html > >2). Help the ACLU During These Difficult Days > >Through your online activism you have demonstrated your commitment to >protecting the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. And as you know, the >American Civil Liberties Union plays an unmatched role in this constant >struggle. > >As an online activist, you also know that we are currently facing a major >assault on our civil liberties after the tragic terrorist attacks on our >nation in September. As we struggle to protect civil liberties in this time >of crisis, a strong membership is one of the ACLU's most powerful tools. > >That is why we need everyone who cares about protecting freedom to join us >by becoming card-carrying members of the ACLU. > >If you are not already an ACLU member, please consider clicking below to >join right now: > >http://www.aclu.org/action/join107.html > >If you are already a member - thank you. Your support has never been more >valuable. > >You can help us even more by agreeing to forward this message to friends, >family and colleagues who might share your belief that we must protect the >freedoms guaranteed to each and every person in America by the Constitution >and the Bill of Rights. > >Now more than ever, we need everyone who loves liberty to become members of >the ACLU. Please help us find them by forwarding this message today! > >--- >You are currently subscribed to receive ACLU Action Updates. >You may cancel your subscription at any time by sending a message to >[log in to unmask] with the word unsubscribe in the subject line. >You may also send a notice to our listserv manager by replying to this >message. > > > > > > > >------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> >Universal Inkjet Refill Kit $29.95 >Refill any ink cartridge for less! >Includes black and color ink. >http://us.click.yahoo.com/ltH6zA/MkNDAA/ySSFAA/igXolB/TM >---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> > >To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: >[log in to unmask] > > > >Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ - "Revolution in the service of poetry." ------------------------------------------------------------ the cry! arts and humanities http://www.thecry.com