08-18-2013, 06:35 AM
Kant thanked the Chief Inspector and a court official led the man back to his seat. Jon could call his own witnesses, including Drayson, if he considered it necessary. Meanwhile, the Prosecutor General had an argument to complete.
The green light transitioned to yellow on his podium, and Kant was aware of the diminished time to the final five minutes. It would blink at one minute remaining, then shift to red at the end of time. Some Councils allowed the speaker to finish his thoughts at that point, whereas others cut them off mid-sentence. Under the current Chief Councilman, the superior judge leading the hearing, Kant was mindful of his time. It was a sign of formality and respect of the institution that he pace himself without needing to be cut off.
"CDPS among other agencies are fully within their jurisdiction to continually monitor the activities of groups active around the world considered potentially terrorist to identify potential targets for designation. When reviewing potential targets, CCD investigative teams look not only at the actual terrorist attacks that the group has carried out, but also at whether the group has engaged in planning and preparations for possible future acts of terrorism or retains the capability and intent to carry out such acts. As the Inspector outlined in official Administrative Record, ample evidence exists to warrant designation against the Minutemen organization. Coincidentally, or not, action against them is confirmed by recent Custody Law to classify their group as Foreign Terrorist Organization.
Although they are not registered as a legal party in the United States, you will see that they have filed for such acknowledgement, and are expected to nominate their own candidates in the upcoming US election season. The demographics statistics you which appear on the screen before you outlines the profile of the typical Minutemen member. They skew to the far right politically, but are otherwise fairly mainstream. Average supporters are in the thirty to forty-nine years age bracket with at least some university training, are employed full time, and are overwhelmingly of non-Hispanic Caucasian ethnicity." Anatoly seemed to monitor the screen a few moments, considering the details laid out before him. He scoffed slightly. A far deviation from his usual formal character before the Council. "The Minutemen appear to be little more than a poorly constructed union than a highly functioning organization," but Kant shrugged and continued his case.
"The matter at hand is to determine the legal justification of the FTO status of the MInutemen. For this court to revoke status, it must at this time, find that the circumstances that were the basis for the designation or redesignation have changed in such a manner as to warrant revocation, or that the national security of the CCD warrants a revocation. As defined by Custody Law, legal criteria for designation is defined by engagement in terroristic activity or 'retaining the capability and intent to engage in terrorist activity or terrorism which threatens CCD national security, defense, foreign relations or economic interests." He blinked for a moment, his mouth twisted with blase consideration. "A broad definition, yes, but befitting the Minutemen clearly."
Kant's side-remarks earned him a studious look from the Chief Councilman, a wizened man who shifted forward in his seat slightly to interrupt.
"The court is not in session today to decide the appropriation of a law's scope but whether said law is interpreted as per the intent of the Custody itself." The man sat back, fixing Kant with a hard look, who seemed to take the bereavement well. He nodded and continued.
"Yes, of course, Chief Councilman. The legal ramifications of FTO designation are clearly defined by the Custody, and regard support, instruments, admission across the border, deportation standards, and redirection of funds within CCD jurisdiction. These ramifications have no weight outside CCD controlled lands, but heavily pressures other nations supportive of anti-terrorism campaigns to take the same precautions. While it stigmatizes and isolates individuals internationally, the heightened awareness provides the public an incentive to monitor and track suspicious activity in their area."
The light turned red and Kant returned to his seat, noting a few deeper frowns than usual across the Council. The Assistant Prosecutor General was watching him with wide-eyes and a hard-stare as well. Kant shared a confused glance in return, and a few moments later, his throat went dry, but it was too late.
The green light transitioned to yellow on his podium, and Kant was aware of the diminished time to the final five minutes. It would blink at one minute remaining, then shift to red at the end of time. Some Councils allowed the speaker to finish his thoughts at that point, whereas others cut them off mid-sentence. Under the current Chief Councilman, the superior judge leading the hearing, Kant was mindful of his time. It was a sign of formality and respect of the institution that he pace himself without needing to be cut off.
"CDPS among other agencies are fully within their jurisdiction to continually monitor the activities of groups active around the world considered potentially terrorist to identify potential targets for designation. When reviewing potential targets, CCD investigative teams look not only at the actual terrorist attacks that the group has carried out, but also at whether the group has engaged in planning and preparations for possible future acts of terrorism or retains the capability and intent to carry out such acts. As the Inspector outlined in official Administrative Record, ample evidence exists to warrant designation against the Minutemen organization. Coincidentally, or not, action against them is confirmed by recent Custody Law to classify their group as Foreign Terrorist Organization.
Although they are not registered as a legal party in the United States, you will see that they have filed for such acknowledgement, and are expected to nominate their own candidates in the upcoming US election season. The demographics statistics you which appear on the screen before you outlines the profile of the typical Minutemen member. They skew to the far right politically, but are otherwise fairly mainstream. Average supporters are in the thirty to forty-nine years age bracket with at least some university training, are employed full time, and are overwhelmingly of non-Hispanic Caucasian ethnicity." Anatoly seemed to monitor the screen a few moments, considering the details laid out before him. He scoffed slightly. A far deviation from his usual formal character before the Council. "The Minutemen appear to be little more than a poorly constructed union than a highly functioning organization," but Kant shrugged and continued his case.
"The matter at hand is to determine the legal justification of the FTO status of the MInutemen. For this court to revoke status, it must at this time, find that the circumstances that were the basis for the designation or redesignation have changed in such a manner as to warrant revocation, or that the national security of the CCD warrants a revocation. As defined by Custody Law, legal criteria for designation is defined by engagement in terroristic activity or 'retaining the capability and intent to engage in terrorist activity or terrorism which threatens CCD national security, defense, foreign relations or economic interests." He blinked for a moment, his mouth twisted with blase consideration. "A broad definition, yes, but befitting the Minutemen clearly."
Kant's side-remarks earned him a studious look from the Chief Councilman, a wizened man who shifted forward in his seat slightly to interrupt.
"The court is not in session today to decide the appropriation of a law's scope but whether said law is interpreted as per the intent of the Custody itself." The man sat back, fixing Kant with a hard look, who seemed to take the bereavement well. He nodded and continued.
"Yes, of course, Chief Councilman. The legal ramifications of FTO designation are clearly defined by the Custody, and regard support, instruments, admission across the border, deportation standards, and redirection of funds within CCD jurisdiction. These ramifications have no weight outside CCD controlled lands, but heavily pressures other nations supportive of anti-terrorism campaigns to take the same precautions. While it stigmatizes and isolates individuals internationally, the heightened awareness provides the public an incentive to monitor and track suspicious activity in their area."
The light turned red and Kant returned to his seat, noting a few deeper frowns than usual across the Council. The Assistant Prosecutor General was watching him with wide-eyes and a hard-stare as well. Kant shared a confused glance in return, and a few moments later, his throat went dry, but it was too late.