HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 12

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure

Sponsored By:

Delegates McDermott and Smigiel

Entitled:

Abridgement of Federal and State Constitutional Protections in the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act

Synopsis:

Condemning specified provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 that threaten United States citizens with unlawful detention without trial in violation of the citizens' right to the guarantees of habeas corpus and due process and urging the United States Congress to reconsider and repeal certain provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

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House Action

2/10

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

3/7

Hearing 3/12 at 2:30 p.m.

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Michael A. McDermott, District 38B

Delegate Michael D. Smigiel, Sr., District 36

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Armed Forces -see also- Militia; Veterans

Congress, U.S

Federal Government

Human Rights

Laws and Ordinances -see also- Pub Local Laws; Uniform Laws.

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered