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Oregon Eco-Activist Sent to Secretive New Prisonnew

The federal government has begun creating special prison units for terrorists, and eco-saboteur Daniel McGowan has been sent to the newest "communication management unit" (CMU) in Marion, Ill., possibly in retaliation for his continued environmental activism while behind bars.
Eugene Weekly  |  Camilla Mortensen  |  12-07-2008  |  Civil Liberties

Eight RNC Protesters Accused of 'Furthering Terrorism' Thanks to Statutenew

The RNC 8 face more than the standard felony charges. For the first time, authorities are wielding an obscure state anti-terrorism statute passed in the nervous aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.
City Pages (Twin Cities)  |  Matt Snyders  |  11-13-2008  |  Civil Liberties

Steve Kurtz on Getting Off FBI's Terrorist Watch Listnew

The Critical Art Ensemble co-founder has become a poster boy for Bush administration paranoia and prosecutorial overreach.
Artvoice  |  Geoff Kelly  |  09-07-2007  |  Civil Liberties

U.S. Attorney in Pittsburgh Worries Civil Libertariansnew

Mary Beth Buchanan, the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, champions some of the Bush administration's most controversial proposals, including the USA Patriot Act.
Pittsburgh City Paper  |  Chris Potter  |  08-07-2004  |  Civil Liberties

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