Chris Van Hollen: “Everyone was optimistic and positive about the current path but also recognized that this is a difficult path.”

We must not forget that a federal judge has already made clear what we have long known: the Trump Administration’s Department of Justice is engaged in a vindictive prosecution against Kilmar.

The job of a U.S. ambassador, and their staff, whether a political or civilian employee, is to defend and protect U.S. interests.

This should chill every American to the bone. When the rights of one are threatened, the rights of all are at risk.

We must hold them to this standard and hold a hearing to determine what the Department knows, as well as request the original report written by embassy staff on the status about these killings.