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July 25, 2007

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John Doe Wins!
By Annie Jacobsen in category U.S. Homeland Security

It’s official: John Doe has won. Congressional leaders tried to kill a provision in the Homeland Security bill that allows John Doe to report suspicious behavior without the fear of a lawsuit. But John Doe has prevailed and immunity will be granted to Good Samaritans across the country.

PEARCE PRAISES INCLUSION OF “JOHN DOE” PROTECTIONS

JULY 25, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: BRIAN PHILLIPS
202.225.4759, brian.phillips@mail.house.gov

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressman Steve Pearce strongly praised the inclusion of “John Doe” protections in the Homeland Security bill. Despite overwhelming bipartisan support, the new majority leadership in the House attempted last week to remove the provision, originally drafted by Rep. Pearce, which would give immunity to vigilant citizens that report suspicious activity to security officials.

“I am pleased to see that the pressure we created lead Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Harry Reid to make the right decision about protecting alert Americans,” said Pearce. “The American people shouldn’t have to think twice about alerting security and law enforcement to potential terrorist attacks.”

“Vigilant citizens can often be the most useful weapon in the War on Terror,” he added. “It was unnerving to watch the majority leadership ignore this fact and push to protect potential terrorists rather than innocent Americans.”

Said Pearce: “We should be encouraging anyone who sees something to say something. Today, Congress has rightly decided to move forward with this common sense provision.”