Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act

Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act

This bill directs the President to report annually to Congress on fugitives and other individuals with respect to whom the United States is seeking extradition from other countries. The report shall contain information on the number of such individuals, U.S. diplomatic efforts to secure their return, and the factors that have prevented the resolution of outstanding cases.

Bill 117 HR 8651, also known as the Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill is named after Walter Patterson, a US citizen who was killed in a terrorist attack in 1979, and Werner Foerster, a New Jersey state trooper who was murdered by a fugitive in 1973.

The main purpose of this bill is to strengthen extradition procedures and improve cooperation between the United States and other countries in the pursuit of justice for victims of terrorism and other violent crimes. The bill aims to streamline the extradition process, making it easier for the US to extradite individuals who have committed crimes in other countries and vice versa.

Some key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for the Department of Justice to support extradition efforts, enhancing communication and coordination between US law enforcement agencies and their foreign counterparts, and establishing a framework for sharing information and evidence in extradition cases. Overall, the Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of extradition procedures, ultimately helping to bring perpetrators of violent crimes to justice and provide closure for the victims and their families.