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CA SR8

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/3/2018

Primary Sponsor

Tom Umberg

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Condemns the federal government's failure to meet its obligations to asylum seekers under international law and the federal Immigration and Nationality Act
  • Calls on the federal government to remove all barriers preventing asylum seekers from obtaining prompt and fair initial evaluation of their claims
  • Condemns the use of rubber bullets and toxic gases against unarmed civilians seeking access to apply for refuge
  • Commends volunteer attorneys and humanitarian workers at the border assisting asylum seekers
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit the resolution to federal officials including the President, Vice President, and members of Congress from California

Legislative Description

Relative to asylum seekers.

Last Action

March 25 hearing canceled at the request of author.

3/25/2019

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/16/2019
Rules12/3/2018

Full Bill Text

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