Bowling Green Today

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul, along with 15 other bipartisan Members of Congress, has sent a letter to President Biden urging the United States to end the extradition request against Australian publisher Julian Assange and halt all prosecutorial proceedings against him. This initiative aims to protect free speech and freedom of the press.

The letter emphasizes the importance of journalists' duty to seek out sources and documentary evidence to inform the public about government activities. It argues against pursuing unnecessary prosecutions that could criminalize common journalistic practices and stifle the work of the free press. The Members of Congress call on President Biden to bring the case to a close promptly.

Joining Senator Rand Paul in sending the letter are Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA-02), Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY-04), Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12), Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO-07), Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN-05), Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ-09), Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-07), Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07), Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT-02), Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX-35), Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO-01), Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY-16), Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García (D-IL-04), Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA-14), and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14).

The full letter can be read [HERE](link).

This news comes as a significant development in the ongoing debate regarding Julian Assange's prosecution.

Click this link to access more information: https://www.paul.senate.gov/dr-rand-paul-joins-bipartisan-letter-urging-the-u-s-to-end-prosecution-of-julian-assange/