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Colorado Senate adopts resolution denouncing proposed use of Alien Enemies Act and recalls WWII incarceration
Summary
Senate Resolution 5, introduced by Senator Gonzales, was adopted by the Colorado Senate on Feb. 19 after an amendment that acknowledged the suffering of Japanese Americans during World War II.
Senate Resolution 5, introduced by Senator Gonzales, was adopted by the Colorado Senate on Feb. 19 after an amendment that acknowledged the suffering of Japanese Americans during World War II.
The resolution expresses disapproval of the federal government's proposed use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to target noncitizens and calls on Colorado’s governor and congressional delegation to act, including asking U.S. senators to support federal legislation called the Neighbors Not Enemies Act to repeal the Alien Enemies Act. "With great respect, I ask that L001 be adopted," Senator Gonzales said as she moved the amendment that remained consistent with the…
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