Statement of Support for Libel Terrorism Protection Act

Many TF Blog readers are aware of the dangers of libel tourism, whereby U.S.-based authors are being sued in foriegn jurisdictions for responsibile allegations about terrorism.  Our own Rachel Ehrenfeld has been a victim of such libel tourism. Fortunately New York State Assemblyman Rory Lancman understands the issue and has co-authored the Libel Terrorism Protection Act (S.6687/A.9652) along with New York Senate Deputy Majority Leader Dean Skelos.   More on the proposed law can be found here: http://www.terrorfinance.org/the_terror_finance_blog/2008/01/fighting-financ.html

I have sent a Memorandum of Support to Assemblyman Lancman in support of the legislation.  Readers may view a copy at the following link:

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