Terrorism, federal; those accused or convicted shall not be held in custody in state/local facility. (HB15)

Introduced By

Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas) with support from co-patrons Del. Clay Athey (R-Front Royal), and Del. Todd Gilbert (R-Woodstock)

Progress

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Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Custody in state and local correctional facilities of those accused or convicted of federal terrorism.  Provides that no person who is accused or convicted of terrorism in violation of federal law, as terrorism is defined in 18 U.S.C. 2331, shall be held in custody in any state or local correction facility.   View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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Comments

Waldo J., tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

Do we really think this poorly of our correctional facility and law enforcement officers?

robert legge writes:

Sure seems like Bob is focused on anti-Obama legislation.

DANNY KINDER writes:

KEEP TERRORISTS IN MILITARY COURTS, THIS IS A WAR DECLARED BY THEM. IF A SNAKE IS TRYING TO BITE YOU, YOU USUALLY CUT OFF ITS HEAD, YOU SURE DONT PET IT. TIRED OF MY TAX DOLLARS BEING USED TO DEFEND PEOPLE WHO ARE DETERMINED TO KILL US.