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Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011

Bill Number

HR 3702

Introduced

Dec 16, 2011

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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Topics

Conflicts and wars Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Detention of persons Due process and equal protection Military operations and strategy War and emergency powers

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Summary

Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to specify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident apprehended in the United States, unless an Act of Congress expressly authorizes such detention.

Applies this Act to any such authorizations or declarations enacted before, on, or after the enactment of this Act.

Actions

Jan 6, 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Dec 16, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 16, 2011

Introduced in House

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