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Council on American-Islamic Relations objects to new NDAA law

Buried by the television news media but visible on Youtube, at least three days in a row of protests over NDAA law allowing indefinite military detention of American citizens without charge or trial have taken place recently, After a long battle over one section of the latest National Defense Authorization Act, President Obama signed the [...]

What The NDAA Is And Isn't

Myth busted: Yes, the NDAA does apply to Americans, and here's the text that says so. I keep returning to this connection between “government” and “domination” as I reflect upon the US Congress's recent passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2012 on Bill of Rights Day, December 15, 2011. A provision of [...]

What The NDAA Is And Isn't

After a long battle over one section of the latest National Defense Authorization Act, President Obama signed the bill into law today – but with a signing statement. The statement, which can be read in full here, clarifies why Obama signed the bill and The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is an unprecedented, unconstitutional, and [...]

NDAA Occupy DC protester arrests continue

The National Defense Authorization Act, besides allowing the indefinite detention of U.S. citizens, allows the federal government to quash Internet dissent. by Raven Clabough. Additionally, proof of fair and open competition will be required in her report, due within six months of NDAA's enactment. The legislation appears to be in direct conflict with DOD's recent [...]