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Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:05 PM

Summary of Bill S 129

Bill 118 s 129, also known as the Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at protecting the civil liberties of individuals in the United States. The bill is named after Fred Korematsu and Mark Takai, two individuals who fought for civil rights and liberties in the face of discrimination and injustice.

The main purpose of the Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act is to prevent the government from enacting discriminatory policies based on race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin. The bill seeks to uphold the principles of equality and justice for all individuals, regardless of their background.

Specifically, the bill prohibits the government from implementing any policies that target individuals based on their race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin. It also establishes a commission to investigate and address any instances of discrimination or civil rights violations that may occur. Overall, the Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2023 is a significant piece of legislation that aims to protect the civil liberties of all individuals in the United States and prevent discrimination based on factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin.

Congressional Summary of S 129

Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the detention or imprisonment of an individual based solely on an actual or perceived protected characteristic of the individual. The term protected characteristic includes each of the following: race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and any additional characteristic that the Department of Justice determines to be a protected characteristic.

Current Status of Bill S 129

Bill S 129 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2023. Bill S 129 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 30, 2023.  Bill S 129's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 129

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
52
Democrat Cosponsors
50
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 129

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Correctional facilities and imprisonment
- Detention of persons
- Disability and health-based discrimination
- Due process and equal protection
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Religion
- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 129

Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2023
Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2023
A bill to ensure due process protections of individuals in the United States against unlawful detention based solely on a protected characteristic.

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