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119-sres-47119th Congress

A resolution designating January 30, 2025, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".

Sponsored By: Senator Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

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Summary

Designate January 30, 2025 as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution. The bill would encourage all people to reflect on political leadership, vigilance, and the values of justice and civil rights during times of uncertainty and emergency.

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  • Students and educators: Would be encouraged to use the day for civic education about constitutional challenges and civil liberties.
  • The public: Would be urged to reflect on leadership, vigilance, and civil rights, highlighting Korematsu's resistance and ongoing advocacy.
  • States: Notes that seven states already mark January 30 as Fred Korematsu Day, including California, Florida, Hawaii, Virginia, Arizona, New Jersey, and Michigan.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

HI • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 1/30/2025

  • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 1/30/2025

  • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 1/30/2025

  • Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 1/30/2025

  • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 1/30/2025

  • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 1/30/2025

  • Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 1/30/2025

  • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 1/30/2025

  • Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

    RI • D

    Sponsored 1/30/2025

  • Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 1/30/2025

  • Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 2/12/2025

  • Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 3/4/2025

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