Libel Terrorism Protection Act Passes NYS Legislature

From ACT! New York Metro

TO ALL CHAPTERS:

The New York State Legislature today unanimously passed the "Libel Terrorism Protection Act" (S.6687/A.9652), sponsored by Assemblyman Rory Lancman (D-Queens) and Senate Deputy Majority Leader Dean G. Skelos (R-Rockville Centre).

That means that both houses of the New York State legislature have now passed what some are calling "Rachel's Law." It provides protection to American authors against "libel terrorism," seeking to enforce judgments in New York State that were granted in other countries without our level of free speech protections. The law now just awaits signing by NYS's new governor, David Paterson.One of the co-sponsors of the law, Senator Skelos, says, "The truth is a critically-important component in the War on Terror…This important new law will protect American authors and journalists who expose terrorist networks and their financiers.

"The New York - Long Island Chapter of ACT! for America may take a small share of the credit for this speedy and unanimous passage of the bill. Led by one of our most ACT!vist members, Madeline, members of our chapter lobbied for its passage in front of the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street and in other locations. Leaflets were prepared, passed out, and tourists were told the danger to our Freedom of Speech by our members. Several legislators were contacted and all responded positively, assuring us of their cooperation.

As Madeline wrote: "Rachel Ehrenfeld and other courageous writers who expose jihad tactics can now be assured they will be protected by their (natural and Constitution given) First Amendment rights to free speech. Previously, Rachel Ehrenfeld, who wrote Funding Evil: How Terrorism is Financed - and How to Stop It, was threatened by a bogus libel suit by a jihadist she exposed. The law suit would have ruined her financially and silenced her and future efforts to expose the evil of jihad.

"There are still legal battles for Ms Ehrenfeld as her case traverses the courts, but at least now the legislation is in place to enable her to win her lawful struggle in New York State against the foreign terrorists.

It is now imperative for other chapters to take up this battle in every state and in Congress, where a Federal version of the bill should be enacted.

LAN ASTASLEM

I will NOT submit!

-- Allan, Chapter Director
ACT For America. (NY & LI)

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Hey, TEXAS, how about it?

This is an outstanding victory for all of us. The ball is in our court now. Let's roll!