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Resolution
Supporting the repeal of the U.S. Patriot Act to protect Civil Rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution
WHEREAS, the League of United
Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the oldest
Latino civil rights organization in the United
States; and
WHEREAS, LULAC
supports the purpose of fostering and enlarging
the opportunities for training, education, civil
rights, job opportunities, housing, economic
development and welfare of all Hispanics in the
United States; and
WHEREAS, LULAC
is committed to exerting its efforts
individually and cooperatively on behalf of
those who need the help and intervention of
LULAC; and
WHEREAS,
Congress and the President of the United States
must repeal the U.S. Patriot Act because:
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It violates the Bill of
Rights and undermines the U.S. Constitution,
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Creates a police state
with authoritarian rule, and
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increases racial profiling
and civil rights abuses;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that LULAC Council #4586
supports the repeal of the U.S. Patriot Act.
Submitted by Mike Zuniga,
LULAC Council #4586.
Adopted this 10th day of July
2004.
Hector M. Flores
LULAC National President |
