11.   One long-range result may be broader government powers to detain and deport noncitizens based on their political associations or activities, measures the Bush administration has already proposed.

12.   Political associations allow citizens to pool their resources and make their advocacy more effective, and such efforts are fully protected by the First Amendment.

13.   Regulations that require reporting of money spent indirectly, however, violate constitutional protections for free speech and free political association, the group said.

14.   That is to make certain kinds of political action and political association criminal -- and thus subject to investigation.

15.   The Kosovars would maintain current borders and reject any political association with Albania or other surrounding states.

16.   Their letter concluded that a campaign contribution is an act of political association but not a direct act of expression, as campaign spending is.

17.   A government official said earlier this month that all political prisoners will be released following the approval of a new constitution which allows the formation of political associations.

18.   But it does allow political associations.

19.   But it does grant the right to organize political associations.

20.   Chairwoman Maria Kirbassova said European governments should bring Russia into all political bodies, including the European Council and other political associations.