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DreamGypsy

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2. Anybody have a link to the text of the bill...

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Wed Feb 20, 2013, 08:59 PM

Feb 2013

...I couldn't find a reference in any of the numerous articles or at http://www.house.gov/ since the house is not in session (still).

I would like to understand the actual language behind "allow defendants to request that their case be moved to a federal court if they felt their constitutional rights were being violated".

Sounds to me like the bill is a token, but worthless, gesture. I'd like to be proven wrong.

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Republicans offer deal on American Indian courts [View all] TexasTowelie Feb 2013 OP

"... if they felt their constitutional rights were being violated." atreides1 Feb 2013 #1

Anybody have a link to the text of the bill... DreamGypsy Feb 2013 #2

I want to know what "request" actually means. Request to who? Tom Rinaldo Feb 2013 #5

Exactly. DreamGypsy Feb 2013 #7

The text of the bill (HR780) is not yet available, but will appear here... DreamGypsy Feb 2013 #6

Escape Clause blkbear Feb 2013 #3

Red people...get your colors right... Bandit Feb 2013 #4