This morning, Rep. Betty McCollum (MN-04) and 16 cosponsorssupported by a growing list of civil society and faith groupsreintroduced the Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act for the 118th Congress. The legislation would ensure accountability for the use of U.S. taxpayer dollars.
According to a press release from McCollums office, The legislation prohibits Israels government from using U.S. taxpayer dollars in the Occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem for the military detention, abuse, or ill treatment of Palestinian children in Israeli military detention; the seizure and destruction of Palestinian property and homes in violation of international humanitarian law; or any assistance or support for unilateral annexation of Palestinian lands in violation of international humanitarian law.
Poster Comment:
She is a White Democrat from St Paul.