American Civil Liberties Union : Community Resolution for Rapid City, SD

There has never been a more urgent need to preserve fundamental privacy protections and our system of checks and balances than the need we face today, as illegal government spying, provisions of the Patriot Act and government-sponsored torture programs transcend the bounds of law and our most treasured values in the name of national security.

Community Resolution for Rapid City, SD (9/19/2005)

Approved by: Rapid City Council

WHEREAS, the City of Rapid City has been presented with discussion regarding the constitutionality of various provisions of the USA Patriot Act; and

WHEREAS, the City of Rapid City recognizes the importance of maintaining the security of the nation and its citizens from acts of terror; and

WHEREAS, the City of Rapid City recognizes the importance of maintaining the rights of the people guaranteed by the United States Constitution and its amendments.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Rapid City encourages the President of the United States and the United States Congress to continue to insure that the rights of the people guaranteed by the United States Constitution and its amendments are maintained to the fullest extent possible in all executive and legislative enactments.

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