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Judicial Pushback: D.C. Courts Challenge Weak Charges Amid Trump’s Crime Crackdown

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WASHINGTON — A grand jury recently declined to indict a man caught on camera throwing a sandwich at a federal agent, as the U.S. judicial system grapples with an influx of cases amid intensified law enforcement efforts in the nation’s capital. Alongside this, prosecutors dropped another case following allegations that police conducted an unlawful search that uncovered a firearm. Judges have expressed significant concerns about the evidentiary basis for many of the charges being levied. The ramped-up law enforcement actions are a key element of President Donald Trump’s initiative to combat crime in Washington, D.C. … Read more

Cambodian Lawmakers Approve Controversial Bill to Strip Citizenship from "Foreign Colluders" Amid Ongoing Political Crackdown

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia — In a significant move that has raised concerns among human rights advocates, Cambodian lawmakers have enacted legislation that grants the government the authority to revoke citizenship from individuals found guilty of collaborating with foreign entities. The recently passed law empowers the government to strip citizenship from anyone convicted of conspiratorial actions against national interests or of jeopardizing the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security. This legislative decision was overwhelmingly approved by 120 members of the 125-seat National Assembly, which is largely controlled by the ruling Cambodian People’s Party. The law … Read more

Trump Administration Targets Harvard Scientist for Deportation Amid Controversial Immigration Crackdown

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Boston, Mass. — The U.S. government is moving to deport Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard researcher who recently returned from a trip abroad. The scientist fled Russia due to concerns over political persecution, according to her attorney, Gregory Romanovsky. Petrova, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in February, sparking significant legal and public attention. Upon her arrival at a Boston airport after a vacation in France, customs officials detained Petrova. She was accused of failing to disclose biological samples in her luggage, leading to further investigation. Following … Read more