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Senate Demands Immediate Release of US Citizen Wrongfully Detained in Venezuela.

The US Senate formally condemns the wrongful detention of US citizen Eyvin Hernandez by the Venezuelan regime since March 2022. This resolution demands his immediate release and urges the President and Secretary of State to use all available tools to secure the safe return of the wrongfully imprisoned American. The document emphasizes the US commitment to protecting the rights and security of its citizens held abroad for political purposes.
Key points
The US Senate calls for the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez, a Los Angeles public defender, wrongfully detained in Venezuela since March 2022.
Urges top US Executive officials (including President Biden) to use all diplomatic and executive tools to secure the citizen's return.
Condemns the Venezuelan regime's practice of using detentions of US citizens as a political tool.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_320
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Process start date: 2023-07-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_320.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The US Senate calls for the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez, a Los Angeles public defender, wrongfully detained in Venezuela since March 2022.
  • Urges top US Executive officials (including President Biden) to use all diplomatic and executive tools to secure the citizen's return.
  • Condemns the Venezuelan regime's practice of using detentions of US citizens as a political tool.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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