Bill > S834

This bill seeks to address the issue of U.S. fugitives receiving safe haven in Cuba, specifically focusing on high-profile cases like Joanne Chesimard (a convicted murderer of a New Jersey State Trooper) and William "Guillermo" Morales (a bombmaker linked to terrorist attacks). The bill requires the Secretary of State to annually report on efforts to secure the extradition of these fugitives, including identifying steps taken to return them to the United States and determining whether Cuba is fulfilling its existing extradition treaties. It calls for the immediate return of Chesimard, Morales, and other fugitives who have escaped prosecution for crimes committed in the U.S., such as murder, hijacking, and drug trafficking. The legislation also prohibits using International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement funds for programs in Cuba until the Cuban regime actively cooperates with extradition efforts and meets certain legal conditions outlined in previous U.S. legislation like the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act. The bill is named after Frank Connor, a victim of a terrorist bombing, and Werner Foerster, the state trooper murdered by Chesimard, emphasizing the personal tragedies underlying the push for justice.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/834/all-info