An Analysis of H.R. 2232: The Proposal for a Permanent Fair Employment Commission - A Speech by Hon. Clark Fisher, 1945-04-12

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 17

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_17_0002

Scope and Contents

The document discusses the analysis of Bill H.R. 2232 to create a permanent Fair Employment Commission, highlighting concerns about the extensive powers granted to the commission, lack of judicial oversight, and potential infringement on fundamental rights such as the right to a jury trial. The speaker criticizes the bill for giving the commission unchecked authority and raising questions about its implications for democracy and freedom in America.

Dates

Creation: 1945-04-12

Creator

From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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