Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been granted the right to appeal his extradition to the United States by the UK's High Court on Monday. This decision, made by two judges in England and Wales, marks a significant development in Assange's long legal battle, which has been ongoing for 14 years. Assange has been imprisoned in Belmarsh High Security Prison for over five years, where he spends 23 hours a day in solitary confinement. The case has drawn widespread attention and criticism from various international organizations, including Amnesty International, Reporters Without Borders, and the United Nations, all of which have called for his release. The Australian Prime Minister and Assange's wife, Stella Assange, have also been vocal in their support. The case is seen as a critical issue for press freedom and human rights, with many arguing that it sets a dangerous precedent for journalists worldwide. Assange's legal team argues that his extradition would violate his First Amendment rights and international human rights laws. The High Court's decision has been welcomed as a positive step, but the fight for Assange's freedom is far from over.
The U.K. High Court has granted Julian Assange a chance to appeal his U.S. extradition. The Biden administration should drop the absurd charges against him now. https://t.co/wRJt6Fweaq https://t.co/oDhs0yGe9J
Action: Urge your reps to join the growing list of those calling for an end to proceedings against Julian Assange and that “regular journalistic activities are protected under the First Amendment” #FreeAssangeNOW #LetHimGoJoe https://t.co/6Jg8jcvV3U https://t.co/bl7bsmXyxS
Amnesty: “The USA’s ongoing attempt to prosecute Assange puts media freedom at risk worldwide. It ridicules the USA’s obligations under international law, and their stated commitment to freedom of expression" #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/j0o40HmVXZ
#FromTheSouth News Bits | United Kingdom: Two High Court judges in England and Wales ruled that Julian Assange has the right to appeal his extradition to the United States. https://t.co/5bNhEFwm9z
Amnesty International: "Were Julian Assange to be extradited or subjected to any other transfer to the USA, Britain would be in breach of its obligations under international human rights law" #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/Nw74KsnA2D
Alice Jill Edwards, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture: “The impact of this long-running legal saga has taken a heavy toll on Mr. Assange’s health. I hope that relevant governments, including Mr. Assange’s own country Australia, can come to an agreement, rather than proceed…
The Guardian view on Julian Assange: "The legal process grinds on. But the performative staging of a trial that will imperil crucial democratic freedoms should not be allowed to go ahead" #FreeAssangeNOW #LetHimGoJoe https://t.co/k54HFarbZk
UN expert @DrAliceJEdwards welcomes UK Court decision to allow appeal of Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange against his extradition to the US: “Human rights and protections for those who disclose potential war crimes are at the heart of this case” https://t.co/VYr0A3uwWD https://t.co/LsxIK9Yq8j
Julian Assange just won his first legal victory in four years: the right to appeal his extradition to the US. But the court could still rule against him — and global press freedom still hangs in the balance. https://t.co/nG1i3ao7g2
‘Assange Won a Victory, but the Fight Isn’t Over’ @jacobin #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/GtOxZnrnqv
Julian Assange's latest appeal, in which he claims he would be denied free speech protection if he is put on trial in the U.S., could break new ground in extradition cases and end up having to be decided by Britain's highest court. https://t.co/eFUBCu4Zd9
British court rules Julian Assange may make full appeal against US extradition on First Amendment grounds | Fox News https://t.co/NW50VASnN6
Coalition of civil society organizations including Amnesty, ACLU and PEN urge dropping charges against WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange: "This entire legal process could and should be swiftly ended if the Justice Department were to drop the charges, which we firmly believe… https://t.co/Xwn54tYTVG
Supporters of Julian Assange are right to celebrate his legal victory on Monday. Assange’s defense will have another chance to fight his extradition to the US — and anyone who cares about press freedom should be rooting for them to prevail. https://t.co/nG1i3anzqu
The imprisoned journalist Julian Assange received a rare legal win when the UK High Court ruled he can appeal his extradition to the US. Yet the fight for Assange’s freedom, and the future of global press freedom, is far from over @jacobin #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/j1ztYML0BW
The imprisoned journalist received a rare legal win when the UK High Court ruled he can appeal his extradition to the US. Yet the fight for Assange’s freedom — and the future of global press freedom — is far from over. https://t.co/nG1i3anzqu
UN expert @DrAliceJEdwards welcomes UK Court decision to allow appeal of Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange against his extradition to the US: “Human rights and protections for those who disclose potential war crimes are at the heart of this case” @UN https://t.co/VYr0A3uwWD https://t.co/CRFU2o4FTe
Freedom of the Press Foundation: "Prosecuting Julian Assange threatens journalists and press freedom" #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/BdwzEnd4po
Amnesty: '‘Positive news’ for defenders of press freedom as Julian Assange granted permission to appeal' #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/j0o40HmVXZ https://t.co/0Y74Ff2IXx
Legal experts are voicing hope and caution after London’s High Court ruling this week allowed WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to appeal his extradition to the US. Read more here: https://t.co/RXBaVFIBnG https://t.co/v7G8iGKk7i
Chinese spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs cites case of Julian Assange: "People care about the fate of Julian Assange, because his case tells the world what US-style press freedom actually means" and says the "world will be watching" what happens next #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/U39TsvpGdl
Amnesty International USA: "The US must finally put an end to this shameful saga, by dropping all the charges against Julian Assange" #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/qRq6LNhb27
As the fight continues in the UK courts, the US must finally put an end to this shameful saga, by dropping all the charges against Assange. This would bring the process in the UK to an immediate halt, and Julian Assange will be freed. https://t.co/WmdzaHy7eI
Julian Assange's case tells the world what US-style 'press freedom' actually means Wang Wenbin: People care about the fate of Julian Assange, because his case tells the world what US-style “press freedom” actually means—rewarding those who disclose what other countries have done… https://t.co/OnZQxKMbvc
Reporters Without Borders welcomes UK High Court decision on Julian Assange which "opens up a vital new path to prevent extradition" @RSF_inter #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/ccxHX677Wc https://t.co/OJK0FT579R
Freeing Assange now is too little too late. The message has already been sent, loud and clear: "Don't report on state crimes, or we will destroy your life." The people responsible for him having his freedom stolen all these years should be prosecuted.
Julian Assange is rotting in prison for exposing the truth of America's war crimes. The lack of accountability is laughable. https://t.co/4WltQl0szH
Guardian editorial: ‘The high court decision to allow (Julian Assange) an appeal against extradition is good news. But a political resolution to this saga needs to be sought’ #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/4sukrE9VkP
The High Court has given the Wikileaks founder a much-needed reprieve in his battle against extradition, says Mary Dejevsky https://t.co/bMHwsr4g4k
Late Night Live: @Stella_Assange joins @PhillipAdams_1 on ABC Radio Australia for a frank conversation about the unexpected change of fortune on Monday and what needs to happen now for Julian #Assange to be freed #LetHimGoJoe https://t.co/K6Bv19EblM https://t.co/ihh2VAAUsd
🇺🇸JULIAN ASSANGE'S CASE SETS CHILLING PRECEDENT FOR JOURNALISTS Gabriel Shipton, Julian's brother: "Journalists should care a lot about this because it is already having an impact, already having an incredible chilling effect of national security reporting around the world.… https://t.co/zLl5LzNrqA https://t.co/co3mDwfEeo
🇺🇸STELLA ASSANGE: AT THE HEART OF THIS CASE, IS THE FIGHT FOR FREE SPEECH AND DEMOCRACY "This really goes to the heart of the case. Of course, Americans on this space will know that the First Amendment is the constitutional protection in the US that protects freedom of speech.… https://t.co/F5N9w4hBZ9 https://t.co/u5XQL1HyBM
🇺🇸STELLA ASSANGE: JULIAN'S CASE ISN'T A LOST CAUSE - WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT "I think for everyone listening, although this case has dragged on for 14 years, and Julian has been in prison for over 5 years, you shouldn't lose sight that Julian can and should win this. It's… https://t.co/GWlU8XCBgI https://t.co/HKwnOBGI5o
Australian PM reiterates his call for Julian Assange to be released from a top security UK prison. On Monday the WikiLeaks founder was granted right to appeal against extradition by the British High Court. https://t.co/K5VLObWao5 https://t.co/wuABQb4rxL
🇺🇸STELLA ASSANGE: THE US DID NOT GUARANTEE JULIAN HIS FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS "The Extradition Act in the UK prohibits extradition if the person being extradited will be discriminated against on the basis of their nationality. So the US, in its arguments to the court, put in… https://t.co/LSn8IpFiST https://t.co/9kOGkUrDye
STELLA ASSANGE PROVIDES UPDATE ON JULIAN'S CASE "This concerns a prosecution for the publication of documents evidencing war crimes from 2010 and 2011. And this has been going for for 14 years. For the past five years, he's been in Belmarsh High Security Prison, which is the… https://t.co/mIQTYY7NAl https://t.co/liWWEgeoTH
Starting shortly - Julian Assange’s wife speaks about Monday’s UK court decision allowing for an appeal against US extradition | @MarioNawfal #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/yT6nuPYANc
Tune in to 'Julian Assange wins High Court case with Stella Assange @Stella_Assange' | @MarioNawfal #XTownHall https://t.co/TXbtOxVrXD
Julian Assange's fight for freedom is far from over, says Mary Dejevsky https://t.co/bMHwsr4g4k
"The legal process grinds on. But the performative staging of a trial that will imperil crucial democratic freedoms should not be allowed to go ahead." #LetHimGoJoe #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/k54HFaqE9M
Australia's journalists union: 'The decision by the UK High Court to allow Julian Assange to appeal against his extradition to the US is a welcome step forward but President Biden should take action to free Assange now' @withMEAA #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/wYqhDZTYyk
In a hearing on Monday, Britain's High Court will decide whether Julian Assange, the Wikileaks founder, has the right to appeal against his extradition to the United States. https://t.co/a99XO5CULS
Julian Assange spends 23 hours a day in solitary confinement. They’re torturing him to threaten the rest of us. Journalists everywhere are in danger until he is free https://t.co/Xm1B7Oa507