S.Res. 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.

This section expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) President Erdoğan and law enforcement authorities in Türkiye present any credible evidence against Ekrem İmamoğlu or immediately release him from detention; (2) the Government of Türkiye uphold democratic values, including free and fair elections; and (3) the Secretary of State issue forceful and timely statements and engage diplomatically with the Government of Türkiye over anti-democratic behavior.