Expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the arrest and continued detention of Ekrem Imamoglu and urging the Government of Turkiye to uphold democratic values.

This measure is a statement, not a new law. It expresses the Senate’s view about the arrest and continued detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu in Türkiye and urges the Turkish government to respect democratic values .

It does not create new programs or change U.S. law. It is meant to send a clear message about supporting democracy and fair treatment in Türkiye .

• Key points:
  • Who is affected: Ekrem İmamoğlu and people in Türkiye are the focus of concern .
  • What changes: No changes to U.S. law; it is an official statement urging respect for democratic values .
  • When: The statement applies now, as an expression of the Senate’s position .