Equality Caucus Celebrates the Release of Brittney Griner from Russian Detention

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus celebrates the release of WNBA player Brittney Griner from Russian custody after an extended unjust imprisonment and sentencing by the Russian government.

"We have much to celebrate today. Prior to the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, the country received the news that Brittney Griner was released from her unjust imprisonment in Russia. Now, she is coming back to where she belongs: home," said Equality Caucus Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01). "I want to thank President Biden and the Administration for their committed leadership in negotiating the release of Griner. I hope we will soon see the safe return of Paul Whelan and all Americans who have been unjustly detained abroad. We must not allow foreign governments to use the American people as pawns in their political games."

Founded in 2008, the mission of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus is to promote equality for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The Caucus, which is led by the nine openly LGBTQ+ members of the House of Representatives, is strongly committed to achieving the full enjoyment of human rights for LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. and around the world.

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