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Please voice your support for legislation introduced in Congress that would correct many of the most egregious problems of the Military Commissions Act of 2006.  The bill, called Restoring the Constitution Act of 2007 (S. 576 in the Senate, H.R. 1415 in the House), would restore judicial review – habeas corpus – so that detainees held as terrorism suspects could challenge their treatment and detention in U.S. courts.  The Center for Victims of Torture views habeas corpus as a necessary tool to examine allegations of abuse so mistreatment does not continue unchecked.

The legislation also would prohibit evidence obtained through coercion or hearsay. Under the Military Commissions Act, evidence obtained through torture or coercion can be introduced during trials of terror suspects. Again, CVT and our colleagues around the world involved in torture rehabilitation know that allowing evidence obtained through torture or mistreatment is an invitation to continued abuse.

Urge your Senators and Representative to support the Restoring the Constitution Act of 2007.  Tell them you expect our leaders to uphold our commitment to the rule of law and humane treatment even in the face of our enemies.