Eight US lawmakers, including prominent Democrats, have written to India's ambassador expressing concern over the prolonged pre-trial detention of Umar Khalid, an activist accused in the 2020 Delhi riots. The lawmakers cited concerns about democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in India. They described the anti-CAA protests as peaceful and characterized Muslims as victims of the riots. The letter, dated December 30, 2025, calls for Khalid's bail and a fair trial.