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ACLU Calls for Repeal of Expanded Patriot Act Powers in Response to Government Report on Abuses, Says Attorney General and FBI Are Part of the Problem and Can’t Be Trusted to Curb Abuses of Power

WASHINGTON - The American Civil Liberties Union today called on Congress to repeal a provision of the Patriot Act granting the FBI expanded powers to demand sensitive personal information without judicial supervision through the use of so-called National Security Letters.

March 9, 2009 Criminal Legal Reform

Voter Restoration Bill Easily Passes Senate, 27-13

SJ 273 goes to House committee that narrowly defeated similar bill

Richmond, VA - The Virginia Senate today passed a bill that could be the first step in ridding the state of an antiquated constitutional provision that permanently removes the right to vote from individuals who h

February 9, 2009 Voting Rights