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This Resolution expresses support for the "Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act," a piece of federal legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives Chris Smith and Albio Sires. The Act aims to address the issue of fugitives who commit crimes in the United States and then flee to foreign countries, where they may refuse to be extradited. Extradition is the formal process by which one country surrenders an individual to another country for prosecution or punishment. The resolution highlights specific cases, like those of George Wright, who was convicted of murder and escaped, and Joanne Chesimard (Assata Shakur), also convicted of murder, who are believed to be residing in countries that refuse to extradite them. The "Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act" specifically requires the President of the United States to report to Congress on fugitives living abroad whose extradition has been sought, with the goal of gathering information to improve U.S. efforts to secure their return and uphold the rule of law.