Reaffirming the consent of the governed for U.S. territories as the nation marks 250 years of independence.
This resolution reaffirms the principles of "consent of the governed" and "created equal" for all people living in U.S. territories and commonwealths. It rejects the racist reasoning of the Insular Cases, which have denied residents of territories access to federal programs and voting rights. The resolution supports democracy, fair treatment, and the right to self-determination for residents of U.S. territories and commonwealths, emphasizing their contributions to the nation and the need to align their rights with those of residents of the 50 states.
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