Bill > S02587

This bill amends the New York State Executive Law to add January 30th as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution" to the list of annual commemorative days. Fred Korematsu was a Japanese American civil rights activist who famously challenged the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, specifically the government's executive order that forced Japanese Americans into internment camps following the attack on Pearl Harbor. By creating this commemorative day, the bill aims to honor Korematsu's legacy of standing up against discriminatory government policies and defending civil liberties, and to remind New Yorkers of the importance of protecting constitutional rights for all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, or national origin. The bill will add this commemoration to an existing list of days that honor significant historical figures and events, ensuring that Korematsu's story and the principles he fought for are remembered and recognized annually in the state of New York.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2587