Rep. Mike Lawler Introduces Legislation Cracking Down on Foreign Governments That Wrongfully Detain Americans
October 18, 2024
October 18, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler announced legislation he introduced to hold nations accountable for taking American citizens hostage or otherwise wrongfully detaining them. The bill, the State Sponsor of Wrongful or Unlawful Detention Act, will establish a designation of state sponsor of wrongful or unlawful detention. Countries with this designation would be subject to certain sanctions and be pr . . .
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler announced legislation he introduced to hold nations accountable for taking American citizens hostage or otherwise wrongfully detaining them. The bill, the State Sponsor of Wrongful or Unlawful Detention Act, will establish a designation of state sponsor of wrongful or unlawful detention. Countries with this designation would be subject to certain sanctions and be pr . . .