Members of Congress Advocate for Prisoners of Conscience

Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Ill.), Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, makes opening remarks at a hearing, Feb. 15, 2018 on “Defending Prisoners of Conscience.” He is an advocate for poet Zhu Yufu, from China. Gary Feuerberg/ The Epoch Times

WASHINGTON—Several Members of Congress have taken the personal initiative to become advocates for persons unjustly incarcerated by repressive governments around the world and would like to see more Members get involved.