The materials in FOIA 2001-1167-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials. FOIA 2001-1167-F contains materials related to the United States ratification of the Covenant of Civil & Political Rights. The treaty, originally adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1966, became law in March 1976....Read more
The materials in FOIA 2001-1167-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials. FOIA 2001-1167-F contains materials related to the United States ratification of the Covenant of Civil & Political Rights. The treaty, originally adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1966, became law in March 1976. Although submitted to the United States Senate for ratification in 1978, the Senate took no further action after holding hearings in 1979. The Bush Administration pushed for its ratification beginning in 1990, with the result that it passed the Senate on April 2, 1992 and signed by President 2001-1167-F 1 2001-1167-F 2 Bush on June 5, 1992. The Covenant supports basic civil and political rights such as free speech, free association, and the right to liberty. Read less