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Title: Appeals Court Says Some Patriot Act Provisions Unconstitutional
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Associated Press
URL Source: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/artic ... e/n152850S48.DTL&type=politics
Published: Dec 10, 2007
Author: Associated Press
Post Date: 2007-12-10 19:39:52 by Brian S
Keywords: None
Views: 949
Comments: 72
(12-10) 16:15 PST Los Angeles (AP) -- A federal appeals court ruled Monday that some portions of the U.S. Patriot Act that govern dealings with foreign terrorist organizations are unconstitutional because the language is too vague to be understood by a person of ordinary intelligence. The ruling released Monday by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco affirms a 2005 decision by U.S. District Judge Audrey Collins. Collins ruled on a petition seeking to clear the way for U.S. groups and individuals to assist organizations in Turkey and Sri Lanka with training on applying for disaster relief or conducting peace negotiations. Collins said language in the Patriot Act was vague on matters involving training, expert advice or assistance, personnel and service to foreign terrorist organizations. Without clear language, the plaintiffs argued, those who provide assistance to those organizations could be subject to U.S. prison terms of up to 15 years. Charles Miller, a Justice Department spokesman, said his agency was reviewing the ruling to determine a response. Collins' ruling prevented the federal government from enforcing the vague Patriot Act provisions as they apply to the terrorist groups named in the lawsuit. In its 27-page decision, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that to survive a vagueness challenge, a statute "must be sufficiently clear to put a person of ordinary intelligence on notice that his or her contemplated conduct is unlawful." The language covered by the ruling remained unconstitutionally vague despite Congressional amendments to the Patriot Act meant to remedy the problems, the appeals court ruled.
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#33. To: buckeye (#24)
that sounds like Michael Badnarik
The guy's on fire.
It is very sad. Yes. The media tells us whats bad for the Ptb.
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Excellent! I noted at 5:09, in the group shot of RP supporters, not one sign said, VOTE GOP.
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Marking this
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Rick Perry is a Son of a Bitch.
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What North American Union? Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
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4 gillion?
My word chip is on the blink at times.;)
Peppa. Here's what I know for sure. God is in control, and if you're in Him then you have nothing to fear...'Night my friend.
What North American Union? Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
God is in control, and if you're in Him then you have nothing to fear...'Night my friend. Yes he is. I'm in. But worry is just what I do. Have a good night. :)
Yes, I have seen it but thanks for the ping.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. ah ha! so i was correct!
Yes, many thanks.
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#34. To: christine (#33)
#35. To: TwentyTwelve (#21)
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#36. To: FOH (#25)
#37. To: FOH (#23)
I live in the blessed assurance and even I get downright pissed off and grouchy about it...I even curse from time to time, get angry, sin, etc.. :/
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#39. To: buckeye, ALL (#27)
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I go outside and flip off the planes.
#41. To: christine, Peppa, FOH (#33)
(Edited)
...that sounds like Michael Badnarik
The Price of Liberty
#42. To: FOH (#25)
#43. To: FOH (#39)
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#44. To: buckeye (#24)
#45. To: FOH (#39)
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#46. To: TwentyTwelve, ALL (#29)
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#47. To: FOH (#46)
#48. To: Peppa (#37)
I go outside and flip off the planes.
Don't wait - send Ron Paul 2008 some FRNs right NOW!
#49. To: FOH (#46)
#50. To: christine, buckeye (#33)
that sounds like Michael Badnarik
Don't wait - send Ron Paul 2008 some FRNs right NOW!
#51. To: TwentyTwelve (#40)
I stay inside and flip off the planes.
#52. To: FOH (#48)
#53. To: TwentyTwelve (#38)
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#54. To: FOH (#25)
#55. To: Peppa (#51)
I half expect them to start skywriting FU in the air.
#56. To: FOH (#53)
What North American Union?
#57. To: buckeye, peppa (#41)
#58. To: TwentyTwelve (#52)
#59. To: TwentyTwelve (#55)
#60. To: Peppa (#58)
Funny there will be no disposable cash to buy this trash in the government food outlet.
#61. To: TwentyTwelve (#36)
Texas governor clears way for NAFTA superhighway
***ATTENDED BILDERBERG JUST BEFORE HIS VETOES***
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#62. To: TwentyTwelve (#36)
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#63. To: Peppa (#54)
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#64. To: FOH (#48)
I go out to my shooting range with my .50 and unwind...
#65. To: Peppa (#64)
Don't wait - send Ron Paul 2008 some FRNs right NOW!
#66. To: TwentyTwelve (#60)
I wonder how many Ameros this will cost?
#67. To: FOH (#63)
That's some chewy and nutritious reading there my friend Peppa...
#68. To: Peppa (#67)
Don't wait - send Ron Paul 2008 some FRNs right NOW!
#69. To: FOH (#68)
Here's what I know for sure.
#70. To: FOH (#31)
Lord Acton
#71. To: buckeye (#41)
#72. To: christine (#71)
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