TITLE 42

On and after August 11, 1978, it shall be the policy of the United States to protect and preserve for American Indians their inherent right of freedom to believe, express, and exercise the traditional religions of the American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut, and Native Hawaiians, including but not limited to access to sites, use and possession of sacred objects, and the freedom to worship through ceremonials and traditional rites.

AMERICAN INDIAN RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

AUG. 11, 1978 [S.J. Res. 102]

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That henceforth it shall be the policy of the United States to protect and preserve for American Indians their inherent right of freedom to believe, express and exercise the traditional religions of the American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut, and Native Hawaiians, including but not limited to access to sites, use and possession of sacred objects, and the freedom to worship through ceremonials and traditional rites.

It is a fundamental right of every American (Indians) , as guaranteed by the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution, to worship as he or she pleases.

Many Americans are not aware that Native American Indians were prevented by law from practicing their beliefs and were being arrested for praying until 1978.

As some of you are aware, I have 32 years of knowledge of American Indian Law, Federal Law, and International Law.

By: Henry Guzman Villalobos (Aztec-Yaqui Native American Indian) E-mail:aztec65@comcast.net (510) 690-5748 Hayward, California U.S.A.

cc: Native American Indian Nations of the Americas, United Nations, Media, General Public, Renee Saucedo, Civil Rights Attorney, Mark Silverman, Attorney at Law, Patrick J. Maloney, Attorney at Law, Roberto Dr. Cintli Rodriguez, Ph.D, Patrisia Gonzales (Kickapoo/Macehual) Ph.D, Ms. Amy. Hollyfield, Reporter for ABC 7 News, `Patricia Petra Loya, Attorney at Law, Anamaria Loya, Attorney at Law, Patricia Hibbeler, CEO, Phoenix Indian Center, Inc., Frank Lang, Attorney at Law, Antonia Gonzales (Navajo) Anchored, National Native News, Darla M. Antoine, Associate Producer of Native America Calling