The Senate Concurrent Resolution No. by Senator Fesi urges state and local law enforcement agencies in Louisiana to collaborate with federal authorities to identify and dismantle clandestine branches of the Chinese Ministry of Public Security operating as secret police stations in the United States. This resolution is prompted by recent arrests related to a covert police station in New York City, which was established to assist the Chinese government in locating and suppressing pro-democracy activists and critics of Beijing's policies. The resolution highlights the broader issue of transnational repression, where the Chinese government seeks to intimidate and silence dissidents abroad, thereby violating U.S. national sovereignty and undermining democratic values.
The resolution calls for a concerted effort among law enforcement agencies to support the U.S. Department of Justice in protecting democracy and the rights of individuals in the United States. It emphasizes the need for vigilance against these secret operations, which, while sometimes providing legitimate services, primarily serve to further the Chinese government's agenda against dissent. A copy of the resolution will be sent to relevant state law enforcement organizations to ensure awareness and action on this critical issue.