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Condemning Joanne Chesimard and those who celebrate her and her actions, and honoring the law enforcement members killed by her and groups she was connected to.
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This House Resolution condemns Joanne Chesimard, also known as Assata Shakur, for her crimes, including murder and assaults on law enforcement officers. It specifically honors the lives and heroic actions of NYPD and New Jersey State Troopers who were killed due to her involvement and connections to violent groups. The resolution also calls on the Cuban government to extradite Chesimard and rejects any attempts to celebrate her or her actions, highlighting her ongoing status as a fugitive and her reliance on Cuban support.
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Anthony D'Esposito
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