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In March of 2003, Representative Bernie Sanders introduced H.R. 1157, the Freedom to Read Protection Act which was the first piece of legislation introduced in the House of Representatives to amend the Patriot Act. As one of only 66 U.S. Representative to vote against the act, Sanders said, “All Americans want to protect our country from terrorism. But the way to do this is not by abandoning the principles that have guided our nation for more than 200 years. The war on terrorism must not be used as an excuse to trample on our civil liberties.”

Both Feingold and Sanders are being honored for their work to protect the confidentiality of library records put at risk in the USA Patriot Act. FOLUSA salutes their courage and their dedication to the protection of civil liberties.