Greetings Councilors,
The following resolution has been received:
Resolution Calling on the US Executive Branch to Drop All Charges Against Julian AssangeBackground information on the resolution is provided below.
Resolutions Form background information
Date: Tue, 01/11/2022
Resolution author(s): Mark Hudson
E-mail address:
hudsonme@mac.com1. Title of Resolution: Resolution Calling on the US Executive Branch to Drop All Charges Against Julian Assange
1a. Resolution File: Attached
2. ALA Units and/or Committees Consulted (if any): Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT)
3. Endorsements by ALA Units and/or Committees (if any): Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT)
4. Fiscal implications: Specify the resources needed to carry out the resolution's directive(s).: None.
5. List all parties to whom resolution should be sent: United States Executive Branch (White House, Justice Department)
6. Impact on ALA Policies and Positions: Explain how the resolution supports ALA's Strategic Plan, its mission, and/or its core values.: The library profession historically has upheld the First Amendment and the values of press freedom, the freedom to read and the freedom to publish. As PEN International has noted, the prosecution of Julian Assange "raises profound concerns about freedom of the press under the First Amendment of the US Constitution and sends a dangerous signal to journalists and publishers worldwide."
6a) ALA general policy or viewpoint: If the resolution sets forth a general policy or an ALA viewpoint, describe.: Same as 6.
6b) Change in existing policy: If this resolution necessitates a change in existing policy, state the policy number and the change.: No change in existing policy needed.
6c) New policy: If this resolution establishes new policy, describe.: No new policy established.
6d) Policy conflicts: If this resolution conflicts with existing policy, state provisions for resolving the conflict.: Does not conflict with existing policy.
7. Initiating Committee or Unit (if any): Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT)
8. Pertinent Background Information, e.g. bibliography, citations, supportive quotes, URLs, etc.:
9. Mover's Name: Tara Brady, SRRT Councilor
10 Seconder's Name: Wendy Stephens, GNCRT Councilor
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-Aaron
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