This resolution honors the life of Father Stan Swamy, an 84-year-old Jesuit priest and human rights activist who spent decades advocating for India's indigenous Adivasi communities and died in Indian government custody on July 5, 2021. It highlights forensic evidence showing that files were planted on his computer to fabricate a case against him, and calls on India to conduct an independent investigation into his arrest and death. The resolution also expresses concern about the misuse of antiterror laws to target human rights defenders and political opponents.
Congressional 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.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2025-06-27
- Date Added
- 2026-04-06