Description:
Michael Dukakis press conference on lawsuit to prevent Massachusetts National Guard troops from being sent to Honduras. Seen as unconstitutional usurpation of state's authority to train Guard. Attorney General James Shannon explains filing action in federal district court in Boston. Dukakis reiterates vehement opposition to contra aid. He strongly favors Arias peace process for Central America. Also comments on FBI infiltration of sanctuary movement vis-à-vis Old Cambridge Baptist Church (OCBC) break-ins. Interview with John Roberts of ACLU: break-ins thought to be an attempt to intimidate activists via right wing Latin American interest groups feeding into FBI. Attributes surveillance to Reagan's executive order. Cautions civil liberties and social action groups to be aware they could be targeted by informants.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
01/27/1988
