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State Senate passes resolution opposing terror trial being held in New York City
Associated Press
02/09/10 5:41 PM EST
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ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York Senate has passed a resolution opposing trials of terrorists being held in New York City.
The resolution passed Tuesday urges President Barack Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder to move trials of those linked to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks back to the military tribunal system.
Republican state Sen. Vincent Leibell (LY'-bel) introduced the resolution. He says holding the terror trial in the city would unnecessarily put New Yorkers at risk.
Opponents to the trial also argue that it could have a staggering economic impact on businesses, disrupt city residents and cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.
The Obama administration has said other sites are under consideration for the trial.
