# 119-sres-257: A resolution 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.

119-sres-257, A resolution 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-257
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-05-22
- Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**Protecting democratic norms and due process in Turkiye.** This resolution would press Turkish authorities to present credible evidence against Ekrem Imamoglu or immediately release him, and would urge robust U.S. diplomatic engagement to defend fair political competition. - For Ekrem Imamoglu and opposition supporters: Would demand evidence or immediate release for Imamoglu, who was arrested March 23, 2025 and charged with corruption and terrorism. It notes his reelection as Istanbul mayor and his nomination after winning about 15 million votes in the main opposition primary. - For the Government of Turkiye: Would call on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and law enforcement to uphold democratic values including free and fair elections and due process, citing broader concerns described in the U.S. State Department’s 2023 human rights report. - For U.S. foreign policy: Would urge the Secretary of State to make forceful, timely statements and to engage diplomatically with Turkiye over alleged anti-democratic actions and broad domestic protests.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [119-sres-257 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/257)

## Related
- [119-s-4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4949)
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-257 (as of 2025-12-21).