Feds Win Subpeona Forcing University To Get Student Records Anti-Iraq War Protestors - GoFuckYourself.com

KRL · 02-07-2004, 12:36 PM

This is seriously, seriously scary and wrong and reminiscent of the Vietnam and Communist era revenge hunts the governemnt went on 50 years ago to go after anyone with views opposite the administration.

WOW is all I can say on this news story.

Feds Win Right to War Protesters' Records

DES MOINES, Iowa - In what may be the first subpoena of its kind in decades, a federal judge has ordered a university to turn over records about a gathering of anti-war activists.

In addition to the subpoena of Drake University, subpoenas were served this past week on four of the activists who attended a Nov. 15 forum at the school, ordering them to appear before a grand jury Tuesday, the protesters said.

Federal prosecutors refuse to comment on the subpoenas.

In addition to records about who attended the forum, the subpoena orders the university to divulge all records relating to the local chapter of the National Lawyers Guild, a New York-based legal activist organization that sponsored the forum.

The group, once targeted for alleged ties to communism in the 1950s, announced Friday it will ask a federal court to quash the subpoena on Monday.

"The law is clear that the use of the grand jury to investigate protected political activities or to intimidate protesters exceeds its authority," guild President Michael Ayers said in a statement.

Representatives of the Lawyer's Guild and the American Civil Liberties Union said they had not heard of such a subpoena being served on any U.S. university in decades.

Those served subpoenas include the leader of the Catholic Peace Ministry, the former coordinator of the Iowa Peace Network, a member of the Catholic Worker House, and an anti-war activist who visited Iraq (news - web sites) in 2002.

They say the subpoenas are intended to stifle dissent.

"This is exactly what people feared would happen," said Brian Terrell of the peace ministry, one of those subpoenaed. "The civil liberties of everyone in this country are in danger. How we handle that here in Iowa is very important on how things are going to happen in this country from now on."

The forum, titled "Stop the Occupation! Bring the Iowa Guard Home!" came the day before 12 protesters were arrested at an anti-war rally at Iowa National Guard headquarters in Johnston. Organizers say the forum included nonviolence training for people planning to demonstrate.

He said the case brings back fears of the "red squads" of the 1950s and campus clampdowns on Vietnam War protesters.

According to a copy obtained by The Associated Press, the Drake subpoena asks for records of the request for a meeting room, "all documents indicating the purpose and intended participants in the meeting, and all documents or recordings which would identify persons that actually attended the meeting."

It also asks for campus security records "reflecting any observations made of the Nov. 15, 2003, meeting, including any records of persons in charge or control of the meeting, and any records of attendees of the meeting."

Fletch XXX · 02-07-2004, 12:40 PM

eh at least canada may except me.

might not fit in though.

nap · 02-07-2004, 12:41 PM

so now they have the authority to look at my college records? shit my parents can't even find out anything about me here and now these fucks can

RATBOY · 02-07-2004, 12:43 PM

George Bush is such a hater.

KRL · 02-07-2004, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nap
so now they have the authority to look at my college records? shit my parents can't even find out anything about me here and now these fucks can

They only have an interest in you if you protest against the President and his administration.

That's only about half the country so you're still a needle in the haystack.

polish_aristocrat · 02-07-2004, 12:44 PM

I only read the title but it seems really fucked up.

nathan_f · 02-07-2004, 12:46 PM

I'm up in Canada, if this shit keeps up, and starts creeping up here, it's time to find a new continent.

Ludedude · 02-07-2004, 12:47 PM

Wilkommen to Amerika, 2004.

$5 submissions · 02-07-2004, 12:47 PM

Scary stuff

Dildozer · 02-07-2004, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fletch XXX
eh at least canada may except me.

might not fit in though.

We're not so different, i'm sure you will

Fletch XXX · 02-07-2004, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dildozer

We're not so different, i'm sure you will

i am sure you could tell the diff by talking to me.

i am certain my accent would really stand out there.

DarkBob · 02-07-2004, 12:52 PM

God Bless America

doober · 02-07-2004, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ludedude
Wilkommen to Amerika, 2004.

lmao that so fucking funny...

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KRL Entrepreneur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 31,429	Feds Win Subpeona Forcing University To Get Student Records Anti-Iraq War Protestors This is seriously, seriously scary and wrong and reminiscent of the Vietnam and Communist era revenge hunts the governemnt went on 50 years ago to go after anyone with views opposite the administration. WOW is all I can say on this news story. Feds Win Right to War Protesters' Records DES MOINES, Iowa - In what may be the first subpoena of its kind in decades, a federal judge has ordered a university to turn over records about a gathering of anti-war activists. In addition to the subpoena of Drake University, subpoenas were served this past week on four of the activists who attended a Nov. 15 forum at the school, ordering them to appear before a grand jury Tuesday, the protesters said. Federal prosecutors refuse to comment on the subpoenas. In addition to records about who attended the forum, the subpoena orders the university to divulge all records relating to the local chapter of the National Lawyers Guild, a New York-based legal activist organization that sponsored the forum. The group, once targeted for alleged ties to communism in the 1950s, announced Friday it will ask a federal court to quash the subpoena on Monday. "The law is clear that the use of the grand jury to investigate protected political activities or to intimidate protesters exceeds its authority," guild President Michael Ayers said in a statement. Representatives of the Lawyer's Guild and the American Civil Liberties Union said they had not heard of such a subpoena being served on any U.S. university in decades. Those served subpoenas include the leader of the Catholic Peace Ministry, the former coordinator of the Iowa Peace Network, a member of the Catholic Worker House, and an anti-war activist who visited Iraq (news - web sites) in 2002. They say the subpoenas are intended to stifle dissent. "This is exactly what people feared would happen," said Brian Terrell of the peace ministry, one of those subpoenaed. "The civil liberties of everyone in this country are in danger. How we handle that here in Iowa is very important on how things are going to happen in this country from now on." The forum, titled "Stop the Occupation! Bring the Iowa Guard Home!" came the day before 12 protesters were arrested at an anti-war rally at Iowa National Guard headquarters in Johnston. Organizers say the forum included nonviolence training for people planning to demonstrate. He said the case brings back fears of the "red squads" of the 1950s and campus clampdowns on Vietnam War protesters. According to a copy obtained by The Associated Press, the Drake subpoena asks for records of the request for a meeting room, "all documents indicating the purpose and intended participants in the meeting, and all documents or recordings which would identify persons that actually attended the meeting." It also asks for campus security records "reflecting any observations made of the Nov. 15, 2003, meeting, including any records of persons in charge or control of the meeting, and any records of attendees of the meeting." __________________ If you would like to develop your domains, you can lease inexpensive foreign labor from the leaders in the field at iWebmasters.com TO LOWER YOUR COSTS AND INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTION! * * * * * * * * * * * * Domains Adult News KRL's Newsletter Biz Tips Just Listed Domains

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