Resolution 2004-02
USA PATRIOT Act
WHEREAS, federal, State and local governments should protect the public from terrorists attacks such as those of September 11, 2001, but should do so in a rational and deliberative fashion to ensure that any new security measures enhance public safety without impairing Constitutionally protected rights and without infringing on civil liberties; and
WHEREAS, a broad coalition of Fremont County citizens of diverse political views believes that the USA PATRIOT Act (Public Law 107-56) undermines our Constitutional rights; and
WHEREAS, the preservation of our Constitutionally guaranteed civil rights and liberties is essential to our Republic; and
WHEREAS, the USA PATRIOT Act and related executive orders, regulations and actions threaten these rights and liberties.
WHEREAS, each Fremont County Commissioners has duly sworn their oath to uphold the United States Constitution and the Wyoming Constitution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Fremont County Commissioners, by advocating the well-reasoned reform of the USA PATRIOT Act, and failing such modification, advocate its repeal:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Fremont County Commissioners affirms its strong support for fundamental Constitutional rights and opposes federal measures which infringe on our civil liberties; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a copy of this Resolution shall be sent to Senators Craig Thomas and Michael B. Enzi and Representative Barbar Cubin, accompanied by a letter urging them to:
Advocate for the reform or repeal of all portions of the USA PATRIOT Act (PL 107-56 that usurp Constitutionally protected freedoms and other laws and regulations which infringe on Wyoming citizens' rights and liberties; and
Take a lead in Congressional action to prohibit passage of any laws that would, or might, infringe on any personal freedoms or rights as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution or the Wyoming Constitution.