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A resolution recognizing January 30, 2017, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".
Introduced: February 1, 2017
Introduced by:
Hirono, Mazie K.
Democratic
· Hawaii
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Became law
Feb 1, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S602-603)
Feb 1, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Honors Fred Toyosaburo Korematsu for his loyalty and patriotism to the United States, his work to advocate for the civil liberties of all people of the United States, and his dedication to justice and equality.
Recognizes January 30, 2017, as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution.
Denounces any governmental effort to discriminate against any individual based on his or her national origin or religion.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S602-603)
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