Request on El Salvador Human Rights

Summary#

The resolution asks the Secretary of State to send Congress a report on El Salvador’s human rights practices within 30 days after the resolution is adopted. It requests information about alleged abuses, including detention, torture, disappearances, killings, trafficking, and treatment of people sent there by the United States. It also asks about U.S. actions, security assistance, agreements, and efforts to protect or return those people. The resolution has been referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

What it means for you#

The resolution requests information from the State Department; it does not itself change immigration rules or provide a new service or benefit to individuals.

Expenses#

The resolution does not specify expenses.

Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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