Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to call on the United States Congress to exercise its authority to oversee and investigate the Executive branch of the federal government. The resolution expresses concern over recent actions taken by the Executive branch that allegedly exceed its power and threaten constitutional principles.

Main Provisions

• The resolution urges Congress to oversee and investigate the Executive branch to ensure it adheres to constitutional boundaries and protects the citizens' rights.
• Specific charges against the Executive branch include:
  • Denying due process in deportation and detention cases.
  • Interfering with the judiciary by questioning rulings, threatening impeachment of judges, and arresting judicial officials.
  • Misappropriating funds intended for critical programs like disaster relief and medical research.
  • Violating First Amendment rights by targeting universities, law firms, nonprofit organizations, and journalists.
  • Compromising national security by not adequately vetting government appointees and failing to secure sensitive data.
• The resolution requests that Minnesota's Secretary of State sends copies of this memorial to key federal officials, including the President and Congress members.

Significant Changes

This resolution does not change existing law but seeks to influence federal legislative actions by urging Congress to take specific steps regarding executive oversight.

Relevant Terms

• Rule of Law
• Due Process
• Judicial Authority
• Legislative Oversight
• First Amendment Rights
• National Security
• Impeachment of Judges
• Executive Branch Power