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In the coming weeks, one of our nation’s most fundamental liberties is up for a vote on the floor of the U.S. Senate.  That’s why I need your help to ensure the Senate’s support for my Habeas Corpus Restoration Act.

Your efforts -- and those of thousands of other concerned citizens -- have made all the difference.  On July 18, the Washington Post lauded our efforts:

"...No government should be allowed to hold people indefinitely without affording them a chance to challenge that detention. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.), ranking minority member Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) and others planned to introduce the Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2007 this week to recognize such due-process rights for detainees..." (Source: "Justice at Guantanamo", Washington Post. 7/18/07)

As the Iraq debate continues, I need your help to keep up our momentum and ensure that the restoration of habeas corpus remains at the top of the Senate's agenda this month. And once you have reached out to your home-state Senators, please multiply your impact by spreading the word.

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