A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, TO UPHOLD THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OF THE PEOPLE OF CLAREMONT
WHEREAS, the City of Claremont fully supports the Constitution of the United States and its amendments, particularly the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment, and;
WHEREAS, the fundamental human rights and civil liberties guaranteed in the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California are essential to the well-being of the citizens and community of Claremont, and;
WHEREAS, several laws and orders enacted at the state and Federal level, including several provisions of the USA PATRIOT ACT, threaten these fundamental rights and liberties.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
Section 1. The City of Claremont is committed to upholding the human rights of all persons in Claremont, including United States citizens and citizens of other nations, and the free exercise and enjoyment of any and all rights and privileges secured by the constitutions of the United States of America and the State of California.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Claremont calls upon all City officials and employees to respect the human rights and civil liberties of all members of this community, including those who are citizens of other nations.
Section 3. The City Council of the City of Claremont calls upon all private citizens, including residents, employers, educators and business owners, to demonstrate similar respect for human rights and civil liberties.
Section 4. The City Council of the City of Claremont urges the State Legislature, the Governor of the State of California, and the United States Congress, particularly the delegation representing Claremont, to actively work for the revocation of any law or executive order that limits or violates fundamental rights and liberties embodied in the constitutions of the United States of America and the State of California.
Section 5. The Mayor shall sign this Resolution and the City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption thereof.
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Mayor, City of Claremont
ATTEST:
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City Clerk, City of Claremont
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney, City of Claremont
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