Ione Belarra

“has chosen to keep [Chambers] imprisoned by giving the green light for Trump’s political persecution to proceed to the courts”

Ione Belarra · said 2026-09-22 · reported 2026-09-22

Belarra criticized the Spanish government's decision to allow the US extradition request against Chambers to proceed in the courts.

“are deeply concerned that by the time Fergie Chambers’ case has gone through the judicial process … Spain could have a more conservative, pro-Israel government”

Ione Belarra · said 2026-09-22 · reported 2026-09-22

Belarra said her colleagues in Congress are concerned a more conservative government could be in power by the time Chambers' case concludes judicially.

“risks opening the floodgates to Trump’s repression reaching into Spain and the rest of Europe and targeting other progressives”

Ione Belarra · said 2026-09-22 · reported 2026-09-22

Belarra warned that extraditing Chambers could lead to Trump's repression targeting other progressives across Spain and Europe.