Stop Indefinite Detention: Contact the White House Now!

From our friends at the National Religious Campaign Against Torture:

Despite significant opposition from groups across the political spectrum (far left to far right) and a concerted effort by those of us in the faith community, Senate and House negotiators have drafted a final version of the National Defense Authorization Act that includes specific authorization for the use of long-term indefinite detention without trial. Both supporters and opponents of this provision have even argued that it would allow for the indefinite detention without trial of American citizens captured in the United States who are merely suspected of being affiliated with a terrorist group.

This provision, along with provisions making it more difficult to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay, are on the verge of passing Congress as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. President Obama has previously threatened to veto the bill if these provisions were included. However, his senior advisors have released a statement saying that they would not recommend a veto. We need President Obama to follow through on his original veto threat.

Please contact President Obama now.

http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/2162/p/dia/action/public/?action_KE...