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This bill is a resolution urging the United States Congress to exercise its constitutional powers to investigate and oversee the Executive branch, based on allegations of potential overreach and constitutional violations. The resolution specifically claims that since January 20, 2025, the Executive branch has allegedly usurped powers from the Legislative and Judicial branches by engaging in actions such as threatening due process for residents, challenging judicial authority, impounding congressionally appropriated funds, infringing on First Amendment rights by suppressing academic and political speech, and compromising national security through lax background checks and data protection. The bill cites the fundamental principle of separated governmental powers, referencing James Madison's warning about the dangers of consolidated power, and emphasizes that members of Congress have a sworn oath to support and defend the Constitution. The resolution calls on Congress to fully assert its constitutional oversight authority and directs the Minnesota Secretary of State to send copies of this memorial to key government officials, including the President, congressional leadership, and Minnesota's federal representatives, to formally communicate these concerns about potential executive branch overreach.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3542&ssn=0&y=2025