Sen. Salazar Introduces Bill to Encourage Domestic Vigilance and Protect Innocent Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – United
States Senator Ken Salazar introduced legislation today to ensure that
Americans who report suspicious terrorist activity are immune from lawsuits
brought against them. In addition, the legislation clarifies that federal
officials who responsibly respond to reports by individuals are immune
from lawsuits that exist under federal laws and statues. Language is
also included in Senator Salazar’s legislation to protect innocent Americans
from false reports.
“Protecting the
homeland is the first responsibility of the federal government, and
Washington should encourage Americans to be vigilant and protect them
when they do the right thing,” said Senator Salazar.
“At the same time, we must protect the civil rights and liberties of
every American. My proposal does both.”
The text of Senator Salazar’s
legislation can be viewed by clicking
here.
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