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"On one occasion, Poitras says, they did seize her computers and cellphones and kept them for weeks. She was also told that her refusal to answer questions was
by jmedwards 13y ago
"On one occasion, Poitras says, they did seize her computers and cellphones and kept them for weeks. She was also told that her refusal to answer questions was itself a suspicious act. Because the interrogations took place at international boarding crossings, where the government contends that ordinary constitutional rights do not apply, she was not permitted to have a lawyer present."
- CurtHagenlocher 13y agoThe most amazing thing about this is that the government asserts that the "constitutional-rights-free-zone" at the border extends 100 miles away. http://www.aclu.org/technology-and-liberty/fact-sheet-us-constitution-free-zone http://www.aclu.org/technology-and-liberty/fact-sheet-us-con...
- DamnYuppie 13y agoNow that is scary. So almost 200 million people in this country are technically in a constitutional-free zone...
- saosebastiao 13y agoActually, 313.9 million. All it takes for the government to suspend constitutional rights is an accusation of terrorism. They don't like you? Bam, you are a terrorist...pull out the drones!
- DamnYuppie 13y agoThere is probably somewhere in the world right now an aspiring plutocrat screaming into a mirror "Release the drones!", you know so they can really nail it when the time comes...
- hackinthebochs 13y agoI don't get why they don't just do away with the constitution altogether. It's clear that those in power have no belief in it and work to circumvent or strip away its protections every chance they can. Why even keep up with the pretense?
- ajays 13y agoI'm sure they would _absolutely_ love to. But the Constitution came with conditions to prevent this very thing. But don't worry: sooner or later they'll figure out a "threat" big enough to get rid of it, while people are busy worrying about who'll be the next American Idol and whether to join Team Jacob or Team Edward.
- gwern 13y agoWhy would you break the masquerade? Velvet gloves are useful.
- 1337biz 13y agoI always wondered how these "interviews" run in real life. All "we" usually see are fictional renderings in movie forms. But what do they do when you just cross your arms and repeat the "I have nothing to say" phrase? How intense comes the physical pressure? Would love to get there some insights and on strategies to withstand the pressure.
- ajays 13y agoThey won't let you in. They'll just put you on a flight back. Sometimes, they won't even let you board. See this latest example: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-0629-no-fly-20130629,0,1122175,full.story http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-0629-no...
- mrgriscom 13y agoBy law, a US citizen cannot be deported from a US port of entry. http://knifetricks.blogspot.com/2010/09/10-brief-responses-to-700-comments.html http://knifetricks.blogspot.com/2010/09/10-brief-responses-t...