[Peace] HB 2299 update

[Kranich, Kimberlie]

Hi, ALL.
 
Some of the worst sections of the proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill have been
removed from HB 2299 (See email exchange below for more details on the
changes to the bill).  Yeah! 
 
The proposed bill still contains some very bad policy, and we will push on
tomorrow as planned (8am in the parking lot between the Great Impasta and
The Art Theater).  See you tonight (7pm at the IMC for banner making and
song rehearsals) and tomorrow for the demo.
Kimberlie
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Kranich, Kimberlie 
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 3:34 PM
To: 'Mary Dixon'
Subject: RE: GPSI Discussion - Fwd: [Peace] Springfield demo Tuesday


Thank you, Mary, for the updated information. That's great news!  I have
been checking your Website and it is not as up-to-date as the information
you just sent. I am thrilled with the news!
 
We'll still go down to serenade folks with songs of peace and to ask
visitors to resist the two major changes to Illinois Criminal Code - the
expansion of the death penalty and law enforcement's authority to wiretap
telephone conversations and review electronic correspondence without
sufficient judicial oversight.  We also want make an impression and let
lawmakers know that we are engaged active citizens watchful of our
government.  
 
Thank you!
 
Kimberlie Kranich

-----Original Message-----
From: Mary Dixon [mailto:mdixon3 at attglobal.net]
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 3:14 PM
To: Kranich at WILL.uiuc.edu; 85percent at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Fw: GPSI Discussion - Fwd: [Peace] Springfield demo Tuesday


Hi all:  
 
Please note that, as I testified last week, HB 2299 no longer will capture
acts of civil disobedience - a big chance from the bill's original draft.
The definition of "terrorist act" has been significantly narrowed to apply
to acts intended to intimidate or coerce a significant portion of a civilian
population (not intended to influence government as was stated in the
original draft) and that are intended to cause serious bodily injury or
death.  See below for further amendments.  Updated fact sheet is attached.
 
Thank you.
 
Mary Dixon
Legislative Director
ACLU of Illiinois
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Edwin Yohnka <mailto:eyohnka at aclu-il.org>  
To: Mary Dixon <mailto:mdixon3 at attglobal.net>  
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 2:21 PM
Subject: RE: GPSI Discussion - Fwd: [Peace] Springfield demo Tuesday



Attorney General Jim Ryan's "anti-terrorism" legislation continues to move
forward in the Illinois General Assembly.  Action is expected on the
proposal in both the House and Senate before the abbreviated "veto" session
ends on Thursday, November 29, 2001.  Legislators made several changes to
the original proposal to address concerns expressed by the ACLU and other
groups.  The definition of a "terrorist act" was narrowed substantially; the
crime of "soliciting material support for terrorism" was changed to require
that an individual intends for funds raised to be used in terrorist
activities; and, a provision allowing for the seizure of property without
any showing of criminal behavior was withdrawn.  The government also will
appropriately have the burden of proof, instead of the owner of seized
property, to demonstrate criminal behavior before seized assets are
forfeited.  Two other provisions in the original legislation - including one
allowing "roving" wiretaps and another authorizing secret recording of
conversations involving police or police informants - now will sunset.
House Bill 2299 still unnecessarily expands the death penalty and enhances
law enforcement's authority to wiretap telephone conversations and review
electronic correspondence without sufficient judicial oversight - critical
changes in Illinois' criminal code.    Congress already considered and acted
upon a series of far-reaching proposals to expand the authority of federal
law enforcement and intelligence services to investigate and prosecute
terrorism.  The Attorney General's proposals are unnecessary.  There already
is a role for Illinois in combating terrorism.  State and local law
enforcement in Illinois already participate in a federal counter-terrorism
task force.  The resources of the federal government should continue to be
relied upon to lead the fight against terrorism.  


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