Pass formal decision supporting Cuban Five prisoners' rights

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In Plain English

The Cuban Five are Cuban intelligence agents convicted in US federal court in 2001 for conspiracy and espionage. They received long prison sentences that human rights groups call excessive. If approved, Richmond formally supports fair legal treatment and family visitation rights for these prisoners.

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Votes

To adopt Resolution No. 25-09

Moved by: Mayor McLaughlinSeconded by: Councilmember Viramontes
Passed