Chambers' legal team argues the US failed to prove specific violent acts and that key charges lack Spanish legal equivalents, making extradition invalid under Spanish law. Progressive Spanish coalition partners Podemos and Sumar oppose extradition, framing it as political persecution; international figures including Greta Thunberg and Richard Gere have signed petitions supporting Chambers.
Spain faces pressure to block US extradition of wealthy activist Chambers over Hamas support allegations
James Chambers has been imprisoned in Madrid since July 10, 2026; his partner Stella Schnabel was detained and questioned by FBI at JFK airport.