The amendment would return section 581 to its original intent: no funds should go to a foreign country refusing to extradite to the United States any individual accused in the United States of killing a law enforcement officer. In 2002. Mr. Chairman. a convicted felon who had been deported three times allegedly shot and killed a Los Angeles County sheriff following a routine traffic stop before fleeing to Mexico. where he remains today. That police officer was murdered. and that criminal. that man accused. is free today in Mexico. The U.S. should not be forced to plea bargain with other countries in order to try criminals. especially cop killers. in our courts.
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