Qtungress at the ?Hniteh ?tates @?aasbingtun, $301 20510 May 19, 2017 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Trump: We write with concern about the continued imprisonment in Egypt of our constituent, Ahmed Hassan, since November 20, 2016. It is our understanding that you will attend the Arab-Islamic-American Summit in Saudi Arabia on May 21 alongside a range of Arab and Muslim leaders, including Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el?Sisi. We also understand that you spoke with President Sisi by phone ahead of the meeting to discuss the U.S.-Egyptian relationship and at that time received an invitation to visit Egypt. We request that you raise Ahmed?s case with President Sisi at the summit and in any other subsequent discussions and work to secure his release. On February 19, 2017, Ahmed, 17 years old, was handed down a one-year sentence for attempting to prevent the arrest of his uncle. Ahmed?s uncle was charged for building without a permit. According to his family and his lawyers, Ahmed was beaten by police of?cers and thrown in a dark, crowded prison cell with adult prisoners. Additionally, he was denied access to a lawyer until the day of his trial. Sentencing a minor to a one-year sentence appears to be far out of proportion to what he has been accused. According to family members, Ahmed has described his experience in prison as ?scary? and says that he has been ?mistreated? because he is American. There are reportedly around 20 Americans jailed in Egypt?a country to which the Congress provides $1.3 billion in assistance each year. We recognize the importance of the United States-Egypt partnership and the Vital role our two countries play in ?ghting extremism, preventing illicit smuggling, and enhancing regional stability. However, our assistance is not mutually exclusive to the demand for human rights and the rights of our citizens. Cases such as Ahmed?s raise serious concerns over Egyptian authorities? respect for human rights, civil liberties, and the treatment of American citizens. We welcome the U.S. government?s involvement in the release of American citizen Hij azi after three years of wrong?Jl imprisonment in Egypt and hope this decision will pave the way for the discharge of other unjustly detained Americans like Ahmed. Thank you for your attention to Ahmed?s case. Sincerely, dz??f/ yak/{W Cory A. Booker Rdbert Menend 2 Frank A. LoBiondo United States Senator United States Se ator Member of Congress CC: The Honorable Rex Tillerson, Secretary of State