H 3427
An Act designating Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution
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This bill designates January 30th of each year as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Massachusetts. It honors Fred Korematsu, a Japanese-American civil rights activist who challenged the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. The bill seeks to raise awareness about civil liberties and the importance of resisting discriminatory policies. This legislation builds upon previous efforts to recognize Korematsu’s legacy.
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