Readout of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Meeting with Member of the German Bundestag Sevim Dağdelen

Today Congresswoman Omar met with Sevim Dağdelen, a Member of the German Bundestag and the Deputy Leader of the Left Party. They discussed the Julian Assange case, and the threat his prosecution poses to press freedom. Congresswoman Omar also expressed her concern that the Assange prosecution undercuts US efforts to free journalists who are wrongfully imprisoned on espionage charges around the world. They also discussed opportunities for more transatlantic cooperation among progressive elected officials, and shared their perspectives on the war in Ukraine.