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MN SF2854

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Branden Petersen

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Origin

Senate

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state agencies, employees, and Minnesota National Guard members from knowingly assisting federal government investigations, prosecutions, detention, or transfers related to indefinite detention provisions under the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA sections 1021-1022) or the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force.

  • Applies the prohibition to activities involving any person within Minnesota, whether they are U.S. citizens or lawful resident aliens, and regardless of whether apprehended inside or outside U.S. borders.

  • Exempts state and local law enforcement and Minnesota National Guard from the prohibition when participating in joint task forces or cooperative agreements with federal law enforcement, provided those collaborations are not specifically for indefinite detention or foreign transfer purposes.

  • Declares that indefinite detention without trial, military tribunals, and transfers to foreign jurisdictions violate the Minnesota Constitution, exceed delegated federal powers, and violate the posse comitatus doctrine.

  • Takes effect the day following final enactment.

Legislative Description

Liberty Preservation Act

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

3/21/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/21/2014

Full Bill Text

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