Tell Congress to Not Play Games with Funding for Troops

May 24, 2011
Help Stop Indefinite Detention!
Dear Human Rights Supporter,

This week, the US Congress is considering counterterrorism legislation that would allow indefinite detention without trial as well as military attacks in violation of the laws of war. Those supporting such changes are trying to slip the provisions into the National Defense Authorization Act – a bill that must get passed to fund US troops.

These vaguely worded provisions would allow for the prolonged detention of people even after they are cleared of any wrongdoing, and could exist long after 9/11 is a distant memory. The administration hasn’t asked for more authority to conduct counterterrorism operations and says it doesn’t need it. The potential changes might swell the population of Guantanamo, which could remain open for decades.
The bill is moving quickly through the House of Representatives. Make your voice heard! Write to your Congressional Representative and urge him or her to vote no on these measures.
We need to work together to help preserve our rights.
US Army Military Escorts Detainee to His Cell at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base - © 2002 Reuters
Make your voice heard! Write to your Congressional Representative now and urge him or her to vote no on these