LAS CRUCES RESOLUTION (Date Oct 23 2003):

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO, TO UPHOLD THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OF THE PEOPLE OF LAS CRUCES

WHEREAS, the City of Las Cruces fully supports the Constitution of the United States and its amendments, particularly the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment, and;

WHEREAS, the fundamental human rights and civil liberties guaranteed in the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Mexico are essential to the well-being of the citizens and community of Las Cruces, and;

WHEREAS, several laws and orders enacted at the state and Federal level, including several provisions of the U.S.A. PATRIOT act, threaten these fundamental rights and liberties.

NOW THEREFORE, THE LAS CRUCES CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:

Section 1. The City of Las Cruces is committed to upholding the human rights of all persons in Las Cruces, including United States citizens and citizens of other nations, and the free exercise and enjoyment of any and all rights and privileges secured by the constitutions of the United States of America and the State of New Mexico.

Section 2. The City Council of the City of Las Cruces calls upon all City officials and employees to respect the human rights and civil liberties of all members of this community, including those who are citizens of other nations.