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S.877: A bill to provide for the non-discretionary Supreme Court review of certain civil actions relating to the legality and constitutionality of surveillance activities.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 23, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 23, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Requires review by the Supreme Court of appeals of interlocutory or final judgments, decrees, or court orders challenging the legality or constitutionality of: (1) the President's Surveillance Program (Terrorist Surveillance Program); (2) certain statutory defenses for the protection of persons assisting the federal government with information, or access to it, including communication contents, communications records, or other information...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 23, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) |