A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Abu Ghraib prison must be demolished to underscore the United States' abhorrence of the mistreatment of prisoners in Iraq.

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Bill Number

SRES 354

Introduced

May 6, 2004

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5004)

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Topics

Armed forces abroad Armed Forces and National Security Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Crime and Law Enforcement Human rights International Affairs Iraq Iraq compilation Middle East and North Africa Military and naval offenses Military occupation Military operations Prisoners of war Prisoners' rights Prisons Torture

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Abu Ghraib prison, also known as the Baghdad Central Detention Center, be completely demolished as an expression and symbolic gesture that the American people will not tolerate the past and current mistreatment of prisoners.

Actions

May 6, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5004)
May 6, 2004

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4980, S4981)
May 6, 2004

Introduced in Senate

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