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Jody Freeman’s policy on indefinite immigrant detention

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Should the government have the power to indefinitely detain non-citizens who have completed criminal sentences but cannot be deported?

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Very strongly agree

No

This aligns with the Greens' long-standing policy to end mandatory and indefinite detention for non-citizens, particularly following the High Court's NZYQ ruling. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No, indefinite detention without a trial is a draconian human rights violation and unconstitutional overreach

This statement reflects the Greens' position that indefinite detention is a violation of the separation of powers and basic human rights principles. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, they served their court-mandated sentence and should be released with strict police monitoring

The Greens support the release of individuals who have served their sentences, though they have sometimes voiced concerns that surveillance measures must be proportionate and not punitive. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but only for extreme offenders like terrorists under strict judicial oversight

While the Greens support judicial oversight, they generally oppose the use of post-sentence detention as a matter of principle, preferring the standard criminal justice system. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

The Australian Greens strongly oppose indefinite detention, viewing it as a fundamental breach of human rights and international law. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, public safety outweighs the civil liberties of convicted non-citizens who forfeit their right to freedom

The Greens reject the idea that administrative detention can bypass civil liberties or serve as an additional punishment after a prison sentence is completed. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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