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ND SCR4014
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/31/2013
Primary Sponsor
Tim Mathern
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AI Summary
- Urges Congress to reexamine Section 1021 of the National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes military detention of covered persons
- Identifies concerns that key terms in Section 1021—"substantially supported," "directly supported," and "associated forces"—are undefined
- Notes that detention without trial may extend until the end of hostilities against the United States or its partners
- Raises concerns that exemptions for United States citizens contain ambiguities that may still permit detention of citizens
- Directs the North Dakota Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the President and all members of the North Dakota Congressional Delegation
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution urging Congress to reexamine Section 1021 of the National Defense Authorization Act which allows the military to detain United States citizens.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to adopt
2/27/2013
Committee Referrals
Government and Veterans Affairs1/31/2013
Full Bill Text
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