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This Resolution expresses support for the "Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act," a piece of federal legislation that requires the President of the United States to report to Congress on individuals who have committed crimes in the U.S., fled to other countries, and whose extradition has been requested but refused. The resolution highlights the importance of extradition, which is the formal process of surrendering a person from one jurisdiction to another for prosecution or punishment, and notes that refusals to extradite, such as in the cases of George Wright and Joanne Chesimard (also known as Assata Shakur), hinder justice and undermine the rule of law. By supporting this Act, the resolution aims to provide crucial information to evaluate and strengthen U.S. efforts to bring fugitives to justice, regardless of where they may be residing.