Described as being “overwhelmed”, a Nebraska resident, Gary Staton, took his children to a local hospital and walked away free from prosecution under the protection of the state’s safe haven … Continue reading “Nebraska Man Abandons 9 Children Under State Safe Haven Law”
Category: Civil Immunity
Bush Signs New Surveillance Bill into Law, Lawsuit Follows
President Bush today signed into law the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Amendments Act of 2008. The legislation overhauls US wiretapping and surveillance laws. Most notably, the (FISA) Amendments Act contains two key … Continue reading “Bush Signs New Surveillance Bill into Law, Lawsuit Follows”
Senate Approves Surveillance Legislation without Amendments
The US Senate Wednesday rejected proposed amendments to legislation that would amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act but limit civil immunity for telecommunication companies that participated in the government’s warrantless wiretapping program. After … Continue reading “Senate Approves Surveillance Legislation without Amendments”
Bush Threatens to Veto Surveillance Legislation if Amendment Included
The Director of National Intelligence Jack McConnell and Attorney General Michael Mukasey sent a letter Monday on behalf of the Bush Administration to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid threatening to veto surveillance legislation … Continue reading “Bush Threatens to Veto Surveillance Legislation if Amendment Included”
Texas Enacts Shoot First Law
Effective September 1, 2007, it will be legal for Texas residents to use deadly force to respond to threats to their homes, cars, and at their workplace. Texans will have … Continue reading “Texas Enacts Shoot First Law”