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The Babri mosque's destruction triggered some of India's worst religious riots [File, AFP]

Uproar over India mosque report

The findings of an inquiry into the controversial destruction of a mosque by Hindu mobs that triggered bloody religious riots in the early 1990s has been tabled in the Indian parliament amid noisy disruptions from opposition members.

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Iraq war inquiry opens in UK

A public inquiry into the UK's role in the Iraq war has opened in London, with former civil servants first to appear in hearings that will climax with Tony Blair, the former British prime minister, taking the stand.

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The Philippines president has declared a state of emergency in the south following the killings [AFP]

Arroyo vows justice over massacre

Gloria Arroyo, the Philippine president, has said "no effort will be spared" in the hunt for those behind what is believed to have been a politically-driven massacre in the south of the country.

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Sri Lanka general to mount poll bid

Sri Lanka's former military chief will challenge his former boss Mahinda Rajapakse, the incumbent president, in the country's presidential election, an opposition party has said.

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Pakistani forces blame the recent spate of attacks in Peshawar on fighters in Barra, Khyber agency [AFP]

Pakistan launches Khyber offensive

Pakistan's military has launched a major offensive in the northwest Khyber agency, imposing a 24-hour curfew and a shoot-to-kill policy.

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Interethnic violence in DR Congo has claimed the lives of 60,000 people since 1999, NGOs say [EPA]

DR Congo war crimes trial begins

Two Congolese men accused of directing an attack on a village, during which at least 200 people were killed, women raped and child soldiers allegedly recruited, have gone on trial in The Hague.

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Carte Blanche said their undercover reporter was the target of questioning because of his race [AFP]

South Africa deports Israeli 'spy'

South Africa has deported an Israeli airline official following allegations that Israel's secret police, Shin Bet, have been operating in Johannesburg's international airport.

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May 28 2005
Fight against Patriot Act | Print |  E-mail
By MWC News   

 Renewal and Expansion Heating Up

ImageAn historic, pivotal battle over the Patriot Act is now underway. This summer, America will need your help as never before, as we work to restore liberties lost to the Patriot Act, and to stem the tide of further expansions.

We have already begun to fight. With your help, the ACLU won a small victory this week when the Senate Intelligence Committee reversed its decision to vote on legislation to expand the Patriot Act in secret session without any public hearing. And while they did hold a public hearing on Tuesday, the Committee will still be voting on the legislation in a closed door session today.

If we are going to beat back this climate of secrecy and slow the rush to eliminate checks and balances, we will need to work tirelessly and together as Patriot Act legislation makes its way through Congress this summer.
Take Action!
Act now and urge your members of Congress to oppose expansion of the Patriot Act.


Proposed expansions to the Patriot Act include new FBI powers to order disclosure of a broad array of personal records without judicial approval in advance. Another provision would broaden the government’s ability to monitor your mail.

Not surprisingly, the sponsors of these attacks on liberty are deploying the same tactics used in the 45 days after September 11, 2001, when the Patriot Act was rushed through Congress with little to no debate.

You have helped the ACLU educate and rally millions of Americans who now realize that the Patriot Act went too far, too fast. We’ve been successful in generating a growing clamor of bipartisan concern over the Patriot Act. The time to make our voices heard is now.

In the coming weeks, we will keep you informed of developments in Congress and our essential efforts to make sure the Patriot Act receives real reform, not a rubber stamp.

There will be much work for us all. You can begin to get involved today.

Take action now and urge your members of Congress to oppose expansion of the Patriot Act.

Learn more about the Patriot Act.

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