Cardin, Kaine, and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Human Rights Defenders Worldwide
January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Ed Markey (D-MA), and Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced the Human Rights Defenders Protection Act of 2024. The legislation enhances the United States' ability to protect individuals abroad who are attacked for peacefully defending human rights and democracy. The . . .
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Ed Markey (D-MA), and Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced the Human Rights Defenders Protection Act of 2024. The legislation enhances the United States' ability to protect individuals abroad who are attacked for peacefully defending human rights and democracy. The . . .