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S.2003: Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Dec. 15, 2011
- Latest Major Action Feb. 29, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (24 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-383.
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Dec. 15, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) |