An Act designating January 30 of each year as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Massachusetts
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill designates January 30th of each year as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Massachusetts. The day is intended to honor Fred Korematsu, a Japanese-American civil rights activist who challenged the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. It seeks to recognize the importance of civil liberties and constitutional rights within the state.
Key provisions
- Designates January 30th as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution.
- Directs the Governor to issue an annual proclamation recognizing the day.
- The proclamation will highlight Korematsu’s contributions to civil rights.
- The bill is modeled after similar legislation in other states.
- It pertains to the State Administration and Regulatory Oversight committee.
- The bill was passed by the Senate and House of Representatives.
- The bill was reported favorably by both the Senate and House committees.
- The bill was read and ordered to a third reading in both the Senate and House.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Japanese-American community
- Civil liberties advocates
- Constitutional law scholars
- Government officials
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific day of recognition for Fred Korematsu and his legacy.
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Primary sponsor
James B. Eldridge
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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