[NV Greens] FBI Patriot Act Demands Revealed: Take Action Now

[Bob Tregilus]

ACLU Action Network

Dear ACLU Action Network Subscriber,

Urgent Action Needed on Patriot Act; New ACLU Litigation Highlights
Increased Need for Fixes:
http://action.aclu.org/site/R?i=wl3jsXgsKRArSJSl69HGxQ..

Though we cannot say more because of an FBI gag order, the ACLU
recently disclosed the existence of a sealed suit on behalf of a
member of the American Library Association challenging the
constitutionality of "national security letter" authority,
which was expanded by the Patriot Act.

Our client, which maintains records about books borrowed by library
patrons and about their Internet usage, was ordered to produce records
without any judicial review.

If you think secret searches and the powers of the Patriot Act go too
far, take action today. Click the link below to urge your elected
officials to protect the gains made in the Senate version of
legislation to renew the Patriot Act:
http://action.aclu.org/site/R?i=t89zm7-R4N1wWix9o4UEmQ..

The Senate version, though not perfect, puts some sensible judicial
oversight on law enforcement's record searches.

Our client wants to tell the American public about the dangers of
allowing the FBI to demand library records without court approval.
But the Patriot Act is gagging them from participating in the crucial
public debate about the Patriot Act.

If our client could speak, he could explain why Congress needs to
reform the Patriot Act to protect our privacy and civil liberties.
We've gone to Court to get the gag lifted before Congress votes.
Right now we need you to tell Congress what our client can't
tell them.

The Senate is moving in the right direction with
legislation--agreed to unanimously--that would add some
needed reforms.  Though not perfect, the gains made in the Senate bill
are an improvement over the measure passed by the House of
Representatives.

Click the link below to urge your representative to sign onto a "Dear
Conferee" letter urging the lawmakers responsible for reconciling the
competing bills to protect the gains made in the Senate legislation:
http://action.aclu.org/site/R?i=_UzYD1gdIHknrACdCQ1B1w..

You can also click the link beloe to read more about the issue:
http://action.aclu.org/site/R?i=7ybHPVJlJbEE3OCGtzV7TQ..

Sincerely,

Caroline Fredrickson
Director
ACLU Washington Legislative Office

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