In Sweeping Power Grab, DOJ Seeks Ability To Detain People Indefinitely Without Trial
by Tyler Durden In a sweeping power grab, the Department of Justice has asked Congress for the ability to go directly to chief judges in order to detain people indefinitely without trial during emergencies. The move is part of a recent push to expand government powers during the coronavirus pandemic, according to Politico, which has reviewed documents that detail the DOJ’s requests to lawmakers on this and a host of other topics – including state of limitations, asylum, and how court hearings are conducted. The move has tapped into a broader fear among civil liberties advocates and Donald Trump’s...
by Tyler Durden In a sweeping power grab, the Department of Justice has asked Congress for the ability to go directly to chief judges in order to detain people indefinitely without trial during emergencies. The move is part of...
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