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- H.R.4680
H.R.4680: Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 19, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 22, 2018
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Dec. 19, 2017
Bill Summary
Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify the detention authority of the United States. Specifically, it adds a provision to prohibit the detention or imprisonment of an individual based solely on an actual or perceived protected characteristic of that individual. A protected characteristic includes race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, and sexual...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 22, 2018 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| Dec. 19, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Dec. 19, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Mark Takano (D-Calif.) |