as usual, the bill is using intentionally vague wording by not defining what counts as “supporting terrorism” and expands (not redefines) terrorism charges to simply saying things that the regime doesn’t like. from what i’m reading, if a person gives “material support [what does that even mean???] to terrorists”, their visas or passports could be revoked on sight.
The other section sidesteps the legal process entirely. Rather, the secretary of state would be able to deny passports to people whom they determine “has knowingly aided, assisted, abetted, or otherwise provided material support to an organization the Secretary has designated as a foreign terrorist organization.”
The Supreme Court ruled in 2010 that even offering advice about international law to designated terror groups could be classified as material support. The government even deemed a woman who was kidnapped and forced to cook and clean for Salvadoran guerrillas a material supporter of terrorism, in order to justify her deportation.
as the article brings up, the bill is almost identical to the past “nonprofit killer” bill that failed to pass. so as most people predicted, if this new bill is able to pass, the regime will have the ability to squash and shut down anyone and anything who supports an organization that the regime does not approve.
so is there a way to appeal this annulment if you happen to be the unfortunate bloke that said the wrong thing? well…
*Citizens would be granted the right to appeal to Rubio within 60 days of their passports being denied or revoked.
“Basically, you can go back to the secretary, who has already made this determination, and try to appeal. There’s no standard set. There’s nothing,” [Hamadanchy] said.
and what will happen to the people whose legal documents are revoked? i’m sure we all know already. yet again, america proves to us that the cruelty is always the point. bill’s first hearing is on wednesday this week.
you just know all the dems are going to do is pull a “guys pwease don’t do this that’s mean!!! 🥺🥺🥺” and the bill will pass 51/49… america is a fucking dumpsterfire
as usual, the bill is using intentionally vague wording by not defining what counts as “supporting terrorism” and expands (not redefines) terrorism charges to simply saying things that the regime doesn’t like. from what i’m reading, if a person gives “material support [what does that even mean???] to terrorists”, their visas or passports could be revoked on sight.
as the article brings up, the bill is almost identical to the past “nonprofit killer” bill that failed to pass. so as most people predicted, if this new bill is able to pass, the regime will have the ability to squash and shut down anyone and anything who supports an organization that the regime does not approve.
so is there a way to appeal this annulment if you happen to be the unfortunate bloke that said the wrong thing? well…
and what will happen to the people whose legal documents are revoked? i’m sure we all know already. yet again, america proves to us that the cruelty is always the point. bill’s first hearing is on wednesday this week.
you just know all the dems are going to do is pull a “guys pwease don’t do this that’s mean!!! 🥺🥺🥺” and the bill will pass 51/49… america is a fucking dumpsterfire