Markey Introduces Legislation to Prevent the U.S. from Transferring Prisoners to Nations Known to Practice Torture
Monday, July 12, 2004
- Organization: Press Release
- Link: http://www.house.gov
Congressman Markey has introduced a bill to end "extraordinary renditions," i.e. extra-judicial removal of persons in US custody to countries that commonly practice torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment during detention or interrogation.
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