Senate
Apr 1, 1998

A bill to fully implement the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and to provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of torture.

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Torture Victims Relief Act - Prohibits the United States from expelling, removing, extraditing, or otherwise involuntarily returning an individual to a country if there is substantial evidence that a reasonable person in the circumstances of that individual would fear subjection to torture in that country. (Sec. 5) Covers within this Act any alien presenting a claim of having been tortured,...

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Introduced(2/4/98)
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Mr. WELLSTONE

(D) MN

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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3013-3014)

Apr 1, 1998