Civil Liberties

Resolution No. 156 June 18-22, 1984 San Francisco, CA

WHEREAS:

The Reagan Administration attempted to broaden the use of secrecy agreements and polygraph testing in its campaign against leaks of sensitive information; but later suspended implementation of the directive when Congress reacted; and

WHEREAS:

There are legislative initiatives to:

WHEREAS:

In the last three years the legal climate is turning against individual rights; and

WHEREAS:

The FBI is considering the expansion of its national computerized file to include individuals not wanted for committing a crime but who the FBI thinks are suspicious.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

That AFSCME opposes attacks of traditional constitutional guarantees and urges the continued support of individual rights and civil liberties.

SUBMITTED BY:

Peter Benner, Delegate
Council 6
St. Paul, Minnesota