Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that newsgathering activities are protected under the First Amendment, and that the United States should drop all charges against and attempts to extradite Julian Assange.

Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) newsgathering activities, including the publication of leaked classified information, are protected under the First Amendment to the Constitution; (2) freedom of the press is a vital function of a free society; and (3) the federal government should drop all espionage charges against Julian Assange.

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Timeline

1. 2 October 2020

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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2. 2 October 2020

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 October 2020

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Sponsors

• Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Amash, Justin [R-MI-3] · L · Cosponsor
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