A resolution calling for the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez, a United States citizen and Los Angeles County public defender, who was wrongfully detained by the Venezuelan regime in March 2022.

3/8/2024, 2:45 PM

This resolution calls on the government of Venezuela to immediately release Eyvin Hernandez, a U.S. citizen and Los Angeles County public defender, from unjust imprisonment. The resolution urges the President and other U.S. government officials to use all tools at their disposal to secure the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez. The resolution also expresses support for all American citizens wrongfully detained in Venezuela.

Bill 118 S.Res. 320 is a resolution that calls for the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez, a United States citizen and Los Angeles County public defender, who was wrongfully detained by the Venezuelan regime in March 2022. The resolution highlights the fact that Hernandez was detained without cause and has been subjected to harsh treatment while in custody.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of upholding the rights of all individuals, including US citizens, and calls on the Venezuelan government to release Hernandez immediately and ensure his safe return to the United States. It also urges the US government to take all necessary steps to secure Hernandez's release and to hold the Venezuelan regime accountable for its actions.

Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 320 is a bipartisan effort to bring attention to the unjust detention of Eyvin Hernandez and to advocate for his immediate release. It underscores the importance of protecting the rights and freedoms of all individuals, regardless of their nationality, and calls for swift action to address this troubling situation.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 320

Introduced on
2023-07-27

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/27/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution calls on the government of Venezuela to immediately release Eyvin Hernandez, a U.S. citizen and Los Angeles County public defender, from unjust imprisonment. The resolution urges the President and other U.S. government officials to use all tools at their disposal to secure the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez. The resolution also expresses support for all American citizens wrongfully detained in Venezuela.

Bill 118 S.Res. 320 is a resolution that calls for the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez, a United States citizen and Los Angeles County public defender, who was wrongfully detained by the Venezuelan regime in March 2022. The resolution highlights the fact that Hernandez was detained without cause and has been subjected to harsh treatment while in custody.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of upholding the rights of all individuals, including US citizens, and calls on the Venezuelan government to release Hernandez immediately and ensure his safe return to the United States. It also urges the US government to take all necessary steps to secure Hernandez's release and to hold the Venezuelan regime accountable for its actions.

Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 320 is a bipartisan effort to bring attention to the unjust detention of Eyvin Hernandez and to advocate for his immediate release. It underscores the importance of protecting the rights and freedoms of all individuals, regardless of their nationality, and calls for swift action to address this troubling situation.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution calling for the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez, a United States citizen and Los Angeles County public defender, who was wrongfully detained by the Venezuelan regime in March 2022.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Detention of persons
Human rights
Latin America
Venezuela

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/14/2023

This resolution calls on the government of Venezuela to immediately release Eyvin Hernandez, a U.S. citizen and Los Angeles County public defender, from unjust imprisonment. The resolution urges the President and other U.S. gove...


Latest Action7/27/2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3769-3770)