Friend – We received outstanding news this morning.

Two senior judges from the U.K.’s high court ruled that the assurances provided by the DOJ in their persecution of Julian Assange were not sufficient.

Specifically, the court concluded that Assange would face likely abuse and prolonged solitary confinement in the U.S. prison system if he is extradited and convicted.

All of this is excellent news, but it does not mean Assange is free.

Today’s ruling means that Assange can continue with a full appeal under the U.K. courts, but he remains incarcerated at Belmarsh for now.

The courts have sent a clear message that they do not believe Assange will receive justice in an American court. We are demanding President Biden drop this case and set Julian free. Will you join us?

After signing, please forward this email with the original message below to three friends. Tell them why this case is important to you, and ask that they sign alongside you.

Assange’s appeals are expected to go into next year. If Joe Biden refuses to drop the charges, the next president can. As president, I will drop the case against Julian Assange on Day 1 in the White House and end our government’s war on press freedom.

We are down to the wire on ballot access in New York, and more deadlines are ahead. Donate now to make sure our campaign can be on the ballot across the country this November.

In solidarity and gratitude,

Jill

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From: Jill Stein <[email protected]>
Date: Sun, May 19, 2024
Subject: Julian Assange may be extradited in the next 24 hours

Friend,

The world’s foremost journalist and political prisoner, Julian Assange, is headed back to court in London tomorrow.

This is the final hearing to determine whether or not the United States has satisfied the “assurances” demanded by the U.K. high court that Assange would be permitted to use freedom of speech in his defense against charges of espionage, and that he would not face the death penalty if convicted.

If the high court is satisfied, his extradition will be approved and he could be on a plane within 24 hours.

There are three possible outcomes with tomorrow’s hearing according to a recent report from Reuters:

Possibility #1: The high court rules in favor of extradition.
In this case, Assange will have no further legal recourse in the U.K. However, his lawyers can and will immediately turn to the European Court of Human Rights to seek an emergency injunction blocking the extradition until a full hearing before THAT court.

Possibility #2: The high court rules the U.S. “assurances” are not sufficient.
In this case, Assange will have grounds to continue his appeal against extradition in cases that will extend into next year while he remains incarcerated at Belmarsh.

Possibility #3: The high court throws out the case.
This is the best possible outcome, because it will mean Julian could be immediately released.

But there is actually one further avenue.

Joe Biden could listen to the millions of Americans who believe, as I do, that Julian Assange is being persecuted for the crime of doing journalism – and drop the charges immediately.

We’ve been calling on the Biden administration to drop their case and set Julian free. Will you add your name now?

The United States government has outrageously charged Assange with violations of the Espionage Act – an antiquated law that explicitly prohibits defendants from invoking their right to free expression as a defense.

Unsurprisingly, it has been used almost exclusively to persecute whistleblowers, activists, and journalists like Julian Assange.

Three American presidents – two Democrats and one Republican – have targeted Assange. We are calling on President Biden to end his part in this dark chapter today.

We need a president committed to defending free expression, transparency, and accountability. If Biden won’t do it, you can be assured that I will.

As president, I will drop the case against Julian Assange on Day 1 in the White House. I will restore our nation’s commitment to a free press by ending the outrageous practice of targeting journalists and whistleblowers under the Espionage Act.

I have advocated for Assange’s freedom for years, and I am the only candidate who will be on the ballot across the country in November who has called for dropping all charges in this case. I urge you to join me with a contribution to our campaign today.

In solidarity and gratitude,

Jill