The Terrorist Expatriation Act is new legislation that will strip all Americans of their right to due process, a trial by a jury of one's peers and a speedy trial.
The bill would allow the Department of State to, entirely on its own, take away any American's citizenship who is accused of having ties to a terrorist network. This would deprive the accused of all their rights as an American citizen, including their right to due process. Americans' most basic rights are at risk!
Tell Congress to oppose this horrendous legislation, and any future attempts to restrict or remove American citizens' fundamental rights!
Dear [Decision Maker]:
I am outraged by the introduction of the Terrorist Expatriation Act by Senators Joseph Lieberman and Scott Brown in the Senate and Representatives Jason Altmire and Charlie Dent in the House of Representatives.
This legislation is an assault on my basic rights as an American. In one fell swoop, this bill will take away my right to due process and a speedy trial by a jury of my peers. These are bedrock rights that protect my freedom and are guaranteed by the U.S. constitution.
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This bill comes following the effective and speedy arrest of Faisal Shahzad less than 72 hours after he attempted to set off a home-made car bomb in New York City. Lieberman and company are offended that the the FBI Agents arresting Shahzad -- an American citizen -- read him his Miranda rights.
This legislation is un-American and a completely inappropriate response to a well-handled law enforcement situation in New York. Please oppose this horrendous bill and any future attempt to deprive me of my rights as an American.
