The idea that immigration law is being used as a tool of censorship is unacceptable. By regulating speech at our borders, we are sending the wrong message to the world. We must not have a double standard regarding the freedom of speech and dissent. That is one of the strengths of our democracy.
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Our democratic system relies on transparency and candor from the executive, and so far, we have seen neither. The White House was quick to defend the program, but when pressed for the facts, it has refused to provide them. Congress must conduct oversight and let the American public know the answers to the critical questions surrounding this illegal program. An aggressive public relations campaign and secret hearings cannot restore the public's confidence.Caroline Fredrickson
These sections of the act are extremely crucial. We have a nationwide campaign going on. (Renewing them) is a priority.
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We're paying close attention because of the First Amendment implications and we may be prepared to criticize legislation that restricts people's lawful right to express ideas, as distasteful as they may be.
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Serious problems remain in the Patriot Act that require serious reforms. Unfortunately, the proposed changes to the reauthorization bill do not correct the secret record search powers and do not require that there be any individualized suspicion of wrongdoing by Americans before their financial, medical, library or other records can be searched. Common sense reforms could have required that records sought be connected to a suspected terrorist or terrorist organization. We will continue to press for these and other needed reforms to protect American freedoms.
Caroline Fredrickson
The Constitution exists to protect rights, not undermine them.
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The administration is claiming extraordinary presidential powers at the expense of civil liberties and is putting the president above the law.
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