Purpose of the Bill

The bill is a resolution from the Minnesota State Legislature urging the U.S. Congress to take action to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. It calls on Congress to assert its oversight authority over the Executive branch to protect citizens' rights and freedoms.

Main Provisions

• Separation of Powers: The resolution emphasizes the importance of maintaining the balance of power between the three branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial) as outlined in the U.S. Constitution.

• Alleged Overreach by Executive Branch: It accuses the Executive branch of overstepping its authority since January 2025. Specific examples include depriving lawful residents of due process, challenging judicial authority, and improperly withholding funds allocated for disaster relief and medical research.

• First Amendment Protections: The resolution claims the Executive branch is failing to uphold First Amendment rights and suggests it is infringing on academic and legal freedoms, coercing universities, and using the Department of Justice against political opponents.

• National Security Concerns: The document alleges the Executive branch has compromised national security through inadequate background checks and poor handling of sensitive data.

Significant Changes

This resolution does not change existing laws but is a formal request for Congressional action to address and investigate perceived violations by the Executive branch.

Relevant Terms

• Separation of powers
• Rule of law
• Executive branch overreach
• First Amendment rights
• National security
• Congressional oversight
• Judicial independence