Honoring the life and legacy of Father Stan, a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody of the Indian state on July 5, 2021, and encouraging India to pursue an independent investigation into his arrest, incarceration, and death.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 5, 2022)
This resolution encourages India to pursue an independent investigation into the arrest, incarceration, and death of Father Stanislaus Lourduswamy (also known as Father Stan), a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody on July 5, 2021.
The resolution also states that (1) the mistreatment and incarceration of individuals advocating for human rights cannot persist, and (2) freedom of expression is a fundamental human right.
What just happenedJul 5, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 5, 2022
- Jul 5, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
Indo-Pacific Subcommittee - Jul 5, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jul 5, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 5, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House