Petitions

Somerville Petition in support of the Resolution (PDF or postscript). The Somerville petition can be signed by anyone able to understand it who lives in Somerville, regardless of age or citizenship. Please mail petitions to: Somerville BORDC, 92 Packard Ave #2, Somerville MA 02144

Also, a petition in support of a state-wide measure, sponsored by the Mass ACLU: PDF

The Packet

A useful packet of information on the USA PATRIOT Act, your rights following Sept. 11, and actions you can take to preserve your rights.

The whole packet (Intended to be printed doublesided: 48 pages, 3 blank)

Contents of the packet: (available as separate files in various formats)

1. Associated Press article summarizing PATRIOT Act (2 pages): postscript source
2. US Bill of Rights (2 pages): postscript source
3. Nation Lawyers Guild FAQ on Post 9/11 Civil Liberties (2 pages): PDF postscript source
4. BORDC analysis of PATRIOT Act and recent executive orders (8 pages): PDF postscript source
5. BORDC suggested plan of action (4 pages): PDF postscript source
6. Arlington proposed resolution (2 pages): html postscript source
7. Cambridge resolution (3 pages): html postscript source
8. BORDC Flier, including Northampton resolution (2 pages): PDF postscript source
9. NLADA legal analysis (4 pages): PDF postscript source
10. ACLU legal analysis (5 pages): postscript source
11. CCR legal analysis (12 pages, including copious footnotes): PDF postscript source

The Mini-Packet

There is also a two-page mini-packet/flyer available in either postscript or pdf