2003 Minneapolis Resolution R-109 Establishing Intent to Protect Individual Rights and Liberties
Type
Ordinance or Resolution
Year
2003
Level
City or Town
State(s)
Minnesota
Policy Areas
Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance
The resolution expresses concerns about the USA PATRIOT Act, the Homeland Security Act, and various executive and military orders that are perceived to infringe upon individual rights and liberties protected by the United States Constitution, the Minnesota Constitution, and international law. It calls for the affirmation of rights, opposition to laws that threaten residents' liberties, reporting of violations, revocation of problematic legislation, and the avoidance of unconstitutional activities by city law enforcement agencies.