RESOLUTION IN DEFENSE OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES
TOWN OF CHARLESTOWN
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
A RESOLUTION reaffirming the Town of Charlestown's commitment to the Bill of Rights and civil liberties
WHEREAS, the Town Council of Charlestown recognizes and upholds the United States Constitution and its Bill of Rights, and the Rhode Island State Constitution
WHEREAS, the Town of Charlestown is home to a diverse and multi-ethnic population; and
WHEREAS, the residents of Charlestown cherish their basic political liberties and civil rights as set forth in the Constitution and Bill of Rights; and
WHEREAS, citizens of Charlestown are concerned that actions authorized by the USA PATRIOT Act and related Executive Orders may call into question fundamental Constitutional protections, such as due process, the right to privacy, the right to counsel, protection against unreasonable search and seizures, and basic First Amendment freedoms.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Honorable Town Council of the Town of Charlestown in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, that the Council urges its Federal Congressional delegation to review and revise and repeal any sections of the USA PATRIOT Act or recent executive orders that may limit or violate fundamental rights and liberties protected by the Constitution of the United States; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to our Federal Congressional delegates.
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