Assange Lodges Appeal , Against Extradition , As Supporters Protest in London.br 'The Independent' reports that Julian Assangebr has appealed the decision to allow br him to be extradited to the United States.br On July 1, supporters staged protests br on the eve of the imprisoned br activist's 51st birthday.br Among those gathered outside br the Home Office in central London br was the WikiLeaks founder's wife, Stella. .br According to 'The Independent,' the protests were meant to step up calls and public support for Assange to be released from prison.br Assange is currently being held in br Belmarsh Prison in London while the courts br decide whether he can be extradited.br Last month, Home Secretary br Priti Patel approved Assange's br extradition to the U.S. .br Last month, Home Secretary br Priti Patel approved Assange's br extradition to the U.S. .br On July 1, an appeal application br was submitted to the High Court.br 'The Independent' reports br that Assange is wanted by br American authorities for br documents he leaked br in 2010 and 2011.br 'The Independent' reports br that Assange is wanted by br American authorities for br documents he leaked br in 2010 and 2011.br Those documents related br to the United States' wars br in Iraq and Afghanistan.br Those documents related br to the United States' wars br in Iraq and Afghanistan.br Beginning in 2012, br Assange sought asylum br in London's Ecuadorian embassy.br Beginning in 2012, br Assange sought asylum br in London's Ecuadorian embassy.