24-02-2012, 07:09 AM
Northampton 'opts out' of federal law
February 22, 2012 by legitgov
ShareThisNorthampton 'opts out' of federal law --National Defense Authorization Act 'unconstitutional' 17 Feb 2012 (MA) The city of Northampton became the first city in New England to pass a resolution rejecting the National Defense Authorization Act Thursday night. Two particular sections of the Act, signed by President Obama in December, ignited a firestorm of controversy. Sections 1021 and 1022 allow the indefinite military detention of any person, including a U.S. citizen, without a trial. At a city council meeting Thursday night, city leaders and advocacy groups came together to demand a "restoration of due process and the right to trial."
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