A resolution calling for the immediate extradition or rendering to the United States of convicted felons William Morales, Joanne Chesimard, and all other fugitives from justice who are receiving safe harbor in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 5, 2018)
Calls for: (1) the immediate extradition or rendering to the United States of convicted felon William Morales, Joanne Chesimard, and all other fugitives who are receiving safe harbor in Cuba to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States; and (2) the Department of State and the Department of Justice to continue to press for the immediate extradition or rendering of all fugitives from U.S. justice so that they may be tried and, if convicted, serve out their sentences.
Urges the international community to continue to press for the immediate extradition or rendering of all fugitives from justice that are receiving safe harbor in Cuba.
What just happenedFeb 5, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S614)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 5, 2018
- Feb 5, 2018IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S614)
Foreign Relations Committee - Feb 5, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate