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MI HR0342

Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/10/2010

Primary Sponsor

Lesia Liss

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expresses strong disappointment over opposition to the proposed Park51 community center project near Ground Zero as a violation of First Amendment religious freedom rights

  • Condemns anti-religious discrimination affecting Muslims, Jews, and Christians, citing incidents such as the Qur'an burning in East Lansing as representative of increasing discrimination

  • Affirms that the Founding Fathers enshrined freedom of religion as the first freedom in the First Amendment and that it applies equally to all religions in the United States

  • Asserts that freedom of religion includes the right to locate religious facilities in public places without discrimination or imposition

  • Expresses support for all members of all faiths suffering discrimination and calls on them to continue worshiping freely despite opposition

Legislative Description

A resolution to express strong disappointment over the recent assault on First Amendment freedom of religion rights arising from the proposed Park51 community center project near Ground Zero and to decry all forms of discrimination against all religions present in our diverse nation.

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Last Action

Referred To Committee On Judiciary

11/10/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary11/10/2010

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