Four states and over 360 communities across the nation have passed civil liberties resolutions. Cities, towns, counties across the country -- along with the states of Vermont, Alaska, Maine, and Hawaii-- have passed resolutions that include expressions of concern regarding the USA PATRIOT Act.

Twenty-four communities in Washington have adopted resolutions including: King County, Seattle, Olympia, Tacoma, Bellingham, Snoqualmie, Oroville, Tonasket, Jefferson County, Clallam County, Port Townsend, Vashon-Maury Island, Bainbridge Island, Riverside, San Juan County, and student and/or faculty associations at the University of Washington, Washington State University, Western Washington University, and Whitman College.

House Joint Memorial 4006 sends the message to Congress that the State of Washington is committed to protecting the civil liberties and civil rights of all Washington residents. Actions taken under the USA PATRIOT Act have infringed upon citizens’ rights to privacy, due process, and freedom from undue scrutiny or surveillance. The memorial affirms our state’s commitment to protecting civil liberties.

http://ga1.org/campaign/bill_of_rights


Informant: mr_tjsmith


From: ufpj-news