Today, in response to recent events, including the Iranian election authority's announcement closing any inquiry into last month's election, a group of leading election law attorneys released the following statement in support of the people of Iran:

 Statement in Support of the People of Iran

As election lawyers, we wish to express our support for the People of the Islamic Republic of Iran and stand in solidarity with their desire for free, fair and honest elections.  Regardless of our individual political affiliations, we stand as one in support of the right of people everywhere to peacefully decide issues, form and direct their leadership and petition their own representative government through an unfettered ballot box.  We extend our warm wishes to the brave and good Iranian people as they debate and decide their own future of freedom.  We call upon all lawyers and all citizens to join with us to encourage a fair election and vote count in Iran. We know that this is their time, their debate and their decision. We know it is their decisions that must serve their needs, hopes and dreams. We want them to know that we are their Friends in Peace and Brothers and Sisters in Democracy. 

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Contact: Justin Riemer - (202) 744-7317

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