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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
(116,464 posts)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
(62,325 posts)enough Progressive Democrats in Congress.