Haines Borough Assembly members reaffirmed their opposition to the U.S. A. Patriot Act last week, unanimously passing a resolution restricting borough employees’ participation or compliance with the federal law.
The controversial anti-terrorism bill allows government officials access to personal records without a search warrant, detention without a charge, and delayed notification of searches.
Joining Juneau, Fairbanks and other cities across the nation in opposition to the law, the resolution will be forwarded to U.S. Sen.…
