The resolution urges the government of Cuba to extradite Joanne Chesimard, also known as Assata Shakur, to the United States. Chesimard was convicted in 1977 for the murder of New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster and the wounding of Trooper James Harper during a violent encounter on the New Jersey Turnpike. After serving two years of her life sentence, she escaped from prison and fled to Cuba, where she has since been granted political asylum. The resolution highlights the ongoing efforts by U.S. authorities to secure her extradition, including appeals to high-profile figures and the FBI's designation of her as a significant threat to national security.

With the recent restoration of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba, the resolution emphasizes the opportunity for Cuba to reconsider its stance on Chesimard's extradition. It calls for her return to the U.S. to face justice for her crimes, particularly the murder of a law enforcement officer. The resolution will be communicated to the U.S. Ambassador to Cuba and the Secretary of State, reinforcing the commitment to seek accountability for Chesimard's actions.