Human Rights Lawyer Applauds US Senate for Passing Anti-Forced Organ Harvesting Bill
David Matas said the passage of the bill shows bipartisan support and sets an international example.
TL;DR
- The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act (S.4009).
- The bill targets forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience in China, primarily Falun Gong practitioners and Uyghurs.
- It allows the U.S. government to investigate and sanction individuals and entities involved in state-sponsored forced organ harvesting and trafficking.
- International human rights lawyer David Matas commented on the bill's significance.