New Military Detention Powers Threaten Basic Rights
![]() | Obama Expands Militarization of Police | |
| Among items transfered to local law enforcement agencies have been assault rifles
and grenade launchers, even Blackhawk helicopters and .50 caliber machine guns; In
fiscal year 2011 alone, the Pentagon transferred almost $500 million worth of materials
to domestic law enforcement - near double the previous year's total | ||
![]() | Judges to Review Constitutionality of NDAA Military Detention Legislation | |
| Chris Hedges: We filed our lawsuit because this legislation threatens basic
democratic rights allowing for indefinite military detention to repress
domestic protest | ||
![]() | Why Pass Indefinite Military Detention Law Now? | |
| Larry Wilkerson: This may have more to do with getting ready for war against Iran than fighting the Taliban and Al Qaeda | ||
![]() | The Military, Mass Protest and the NDAA Indefinite Detention | |
| Viewer Questions for Larry Wilkerson about NDAA and the US Military Officer Corp | ||
![]() | House Votes Down NDAA Amendment to End Indefinite Detention | |
| Federal judge calls for an injunction on NDAA's indefinite detention provision | ||
![]() | Wilkerson: New Military Powers the Road to Tyranny | |
| TRNN Replay: Larry Wilkerson: National Defense Authorization Act that passed the Senate giving the military power for indefinite detention without trial is a draconian violation of our rights | ||
![]() | New Military Detention Powers Threaten Basic Rights | |
| David Swanson: President Obama in full support of provisions that target US citizens and others with extraordinary powers of detention without trial | ||
![]() | Military to Gain Power of Indefinite Detention in Senate Bill | |
| Ray McGovern: Amendment to NDAA gives military the right to operate on American soil, detain people without trial for an indefinite period of time including US citizens | ||