The Libertarian National Committee has approved a resolution calling for the release of activist Izzy Aly, who has been in immigration custody since December after being detained returning to the United States from Egypt.
The ballot formally closed last week, with LNC Secretary Evan McMahon announcing the results Saturday to the public Business List. The resolution passed with 12 votes in favor and two opposed, clearing the three-fourths threshold required for adoption. Two members abstained, while neither the first Region 1 representative nor its alternate cast a vote.
Opposition to the motion came from Region 6 alternate Ben Weir and second Region 1 alternate Bryce Thon, both of whom had voted on behalf of their respective regions. Thon previously indicated support for the proposal but ultimately changed his vote, referencing concerns previously raised by Weir over whether there existed sufficient information about Aly’s case to justify formal action.
Independent Political Report previously reported that Aly, a past volunteer and supporter of the Libertarian Party of Florida, has been held in immigration custody since December 22. A friend in contact with Aly and his attorney told IPR he was detained upon returning to the United States from Egypt, where he had traveled following his father’s death.
He is being held at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, while immigration authorities review his residency status.
The resolution calls for Aly’s immediate release and condemns the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security. It urges party members, affiliates, and supporters to assist detainees in similar circumstances through public advocacy and with legal aid.
The resolution also raises concerns about Aly’s health, stating he was diagnosed with stage-three chronic kidney disease during his detention but not informed for about two months, delaying treatment and leading to complications that could require dialysis. It adds that he lost his housing and personal belongings as a result of his detention.
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