South Kingstown, RI

A RESOLUTION IN DEFENSE OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES
TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTON
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

A RESOLUTION reaffirming the Town of South Kingstown's commitment to the Bill of Rights and civil liberties;

WHEREAS, the Town Council of South Kingstown recognizes and upholds the United States Constitution and its Bill of Rights, and the Rhode Island State Constitution; and

WHEREAS, the Town of South Kingstown is home to a diverse and multi-ethnic population; and

WHEREAS, the residents of South Kingstown cherish their basic political liberties and civil rights as set forth in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights; and

WHEREAS, CITIZENS OF south Kingstown are concerned that actions authorized by the USA PATRIOT Act and related Executive Orders may call into question fundamental Constitutional protections, such as due process, the right to privacy, the right to counsel, protection against unreasonable search and seizures, and basic First Amendment freedoms.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Honorable Town Council of the Town of South Kingstown in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, that the Council urges its Federal Congressional delegation to review and revise any sections of the USA PATRIOT Act or recent executive orders that may limit or violate fundamental rights and liberties protected by the Constitution of the United States; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be transmitted to our Federal Congressional delegates.