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Calls for Investigation into Father Stan's Death
Recent Bills/Calls for Investigation into Father Stan's Death

Calls for Investigation into Father Stan's Death

IntroducedJuly 2, 2026
Introduced2 months ago
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House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Why This Matters

This resolution honors Father Stan, a prominent human rights activist, and urges India to investigate his arrest and death while in custody.

If you care about human rights, this resolution calls for a thorough investigation into Father Stan's death in Indian custody.
Who this affects
human rights activists · indigenous communities · justice and accountability advocates
What does this resolution do?
  1. 1This resolution honors Father Stan, a human rights activist who died in Indian custody in 2021.
  2. 2It encourages the Indian government to conduct an independent investigation into the circumstances of his arrest and death.
  3. 3Father Stan dedicated his life to advocating for the rights of marginalized communities in India.
  4. 4He was involved in significant movements to protect the rights of indigenous people and land ownership.
Read the detailed summary

This resolution encourages India to pursue an independent investigation into the arrest, incarceration, and death of Father Stanislaus Lourduswamy (also known as Father Stan), a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody on July 5, 2021. The resolution also states that (1) the mistreatment and incarceration of individuals advocating for human rights cannot persist, and (2) freedom of expression is a fundamental human right.

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IntroducedCurrentJul 2

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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