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Javascript is disabled in your browser For the best web experience, please consider enabling Javascript in your browser. Javascript is used on this site for the submenus. our network Courage FoundationBarrett BrownEdward SnowdenChelsea ManningMatt DeHartEmin HuseynevLauri Love Coming soon. HomeAboutWikiLeaksJulianTimelineThreatsLiveblogArchive: Julian Assange Liveblog 2020Archive: Julian Assange Liveblog 2021Latest updatesTake actionResourcesDonate Your browser does not support the video tag. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” Support Now! NewsSign the Open LetterChris Hedges: On the occasion of the marriage of Julian Assange and Stella MorisHigh Court decision “Grave miscarriage of justice,” says Julian Assange’s fiancéeAssange Decision Expected ShortlyPreliminary Assange Appeal Hearing Scheduled for August 11"The US government will try to re-run arguments that have already been settled by two different judges. It is the latest move by the US government to try to game the British legal system."US government given limited permission to appeal January decision that Assange should not be extraditedThe decision by the High Court simply gives permission for the US government to attempt to challenge the ruling, but it does not reflect the merits of the US arguments. Permission has been granted on a limited basis, allowing only narrow, technical grounds to form the basis of the appeal. Crucially, the High Court did not allow the United States to appeal any of the factual findings concerning Assange’s condition. No date has been set for the hearing.Assange’s Persecution Highlights U.S. & UK Hypocrisy“If they are truly defending freedom, why is it that Mr. Assange was thrown in prison?”Press freedom groups call on Biden DOJ to drop Assange chargesJudge Blocks Julian Assange’s Extradition on Medical GroundsDefend Media Freedom: Julian Assange on #HumanRightsDayToday, International Human Rights Day, the Courage Foundation partnered with a coalition of European press freedom groups to publish an advertisement in The Times to spread awareness about and condemn Julian Assange's persecution and prosecution. Assange’s Extradition Hearing Resumes: 8 September 2020Assange’s Extradition Hearing Resumes: 7 September 2020We continue coverage of Julian Assange's extradition proceedings from the Old Bailey. Check back here for continued updatesDecentralized Month of Solidarity with Assange, Whistleblowers and Press Freedom WorldwideJulian Assange and Political Prisoners“What would Julian Assange face in the US?”A panel of experts examine what Julian Assange would endure and be up against if the United Kingdom extradites him to the U.S., from pre- and potentially post-trial prison conditions, the lack of a public interest defense under the Espionage Act, and the extremely high rate of convictions in U.S. federal courts. If sent to the U.S. and convicted, Assange faces up to 175 years in prison. Julian Assange’s Extradition HearingThe Courage Foundation’s courtroom coverage of Julian Assange’s extradition hearing in London.If he’s sent to the U.S., Assange would face up to 175 years in prison over unprecedented espionage charges for publishing truthful information in the public interest.Support the WikiLeaks Defence Fund hereYour contribution to the WikiLeaks Defence Fund helps support a dedicated campaign team which advocates across the world build support for Julian Assange, WikiLeaks and the public’s right to know. Events: Julian Assange, a free press & your right to knowVideos, articles, and resources from speakers at Courage’s recent events for Julian Assange and the threat his prosecution poses to the First Amendment, in New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C.Civil society orgs condemn the arrest of Julian AssangeScores of press freedom organisations, news outlets, United Nations representatives, politicians and public figures are speaking out against Julian Assange’s arrest and warning of its implicationsCourage Foundation supports WikiLeaksIn May 2017, the Courage Foundation announced that publishing organisation WikiLeaks would be its newest beneficiary.Courage Trustee and journalist John Pilger said:In standing up for WikiLeaks, we are defending courage — the courage of those who say ‘no’ to the perennial bullies seeking a divine power over human affairs. Founded and led by Julian Assange, WikiLeaks has provided people all over the world with an armory of truth about wars and politics and the aims of violent, unaccountable power. This is real journalism and a principle of freedom so fundamental that its defeat would mean the conquest of all of us.Follow Courage on Twitter for updatesDonate here AboutDonateWikiLeaksJulianThreatsTimeline