The Exclusionary Rule Reform Act: A Closer Look

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0033

Staff Only

Dates

Majority of material found within 1993/2001
103rd Congress (1993-1995)
104th Congress (1995-1997)
105th Congress (1997-1999)
106th Congress (1999-2001)
107th Congress (2001-2003)

Scope and Contents

H.R. 666, the Exclusionary Rule Reform Act, allows prosecutors to use evidence gathered in "good faith" by law enforcement officers without a valid search warrant. This bill aims to prevent criminals from being released on technicalities and does not violate Constitutional rights. man Dick Armey emphasizes that the legislation is not intended to infringe upon the rights of citizens or move towards a police state.

Extent

1 pages

Additional Description

Creator(s)

Armey, Richard K., 1940-

Congress 103rd (1993-1995); 104th (1995-1997); 105th (1997-1999); 106th (1999-2001); 107th (2001-2003)

Policy Area Religion; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituent Correspondence

Tribal Affiliation(s) Non-Specified