Urging the United States to uphold its commitments under international treaties related to refugees and asylum-seekers and halt deportations of Cameroonian citizens.

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HRES 1221

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Nov 16, 2020

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subs ...

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Africa Border security and unlawful immigration Cameroon Cardiovascular and respiratory health Conflicts and wars Correctional facilities and imprisonment Crime victims Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Detention of persons Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Emergency medical services and trauma care Evidence and witnesses Government studies and investigations Health care coverage and access Human rights Immigrant health and welfare Immigration Immigration status and procedures Infectious and parasitic diseases International law and treaties Louisiana Mississippi News media and reporting Protest and dissent Refugees, asylum, displaced persons War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

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This resolution urges the United States to uphold its commitments under U.S. law and international treaties related to asylum seekers and also urges the Department of Homeland Security to stop detentions for legitimate asylum seekers. The resolution also calls on the government of Cameroon to respect the fundamental rights of its citizens.

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Nov 16, 2020

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 16, 2020

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