The Role of the American Civil Liberties Union in Public Policy
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_36_13_0014
Dates
- 102nd (1991-1993)
Scope and Contents
The author expresses a negative opinion about the American Civil Liberties Union, disagreeing with their stance on drug legalization, metal detectors in airports, the pledge of allegiance, and the death penalty. They believe that the Supreme Court should interpret the Constitution, not create new rights, and that most public policy issues should be resolved by elected legislatures. They also criticize the ACLU for claiming laws are unconstitutional when they are not. The author appreciates the reader's views and offers assistance in the future.
Extent
1 pages
Creator
Non-Specified
Congress 102nd (1991-1993)
Policy Area Constituent Correspondence; Civil rights--United States; Courts--United States
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Congress 102nd (1991-1993)
Policy Area Constituent Correspondence; Civil rights--United States; Courts--United States
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
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Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository