S.Res. 47 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, Jan 30, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDesignates Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties
This resolution sets aside January 30, 2025, as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution. It encourages all Americans to reflect on the importance of strong political leadership, staying vigilant about protecting rights, and upholding justice and civil rights during uncertain or emergency times.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial designation rather than a change to law or policy. It doesn't directly change what happens in your daily life, but it does call for a national day of reflection on civil liberties and constitutional rights.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Jan 30, 2025)
This resolution designates January 30, 2025, as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution.
It also encourages all people to reflect on the importance of political leadership and vigilance and on the values of justice and civil rights during times of uncertainty and emergency.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS.Res. 47
RESOLUTION
A resolution designating January 30, 2025, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".
Sponsor: Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) · Introduced Jan 30, 2025 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jan 30, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S525)”