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U.S. Judge’s Hands Tied as Trump Administration Pushes Forward with Controversial Deportations Despite Torture Risks

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge has ruled that she is unable to halt the deportation of four men from Ghana to their home countries, where they reportedly face the risk of torture and persecution. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan’s decision represents a significant setback for advocates who argue that the U.S. government is evading international law regarding the treatment of migrants. Judge Chutkan expressed alarm over the government’s actions, noting concerns about the procedures involved in these deportations. While she recognized that the administration seems to be bypassing the U.N. Convention Against Torture by sending … Read more

U.S. Politicians Rally Against U.K. Online Safety Law, Fear for Free Speech and Privacy Rights

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LONDON, United Kingdom — A growing contingent of U.S. lawmakers is vocally opposing a recently enacted British law that mandates certain websites and apps to verify the ages of users, including those based in the United States. This concern has escalated following the implementation of the U.K.’s Online Safety Act, which took effect on July 25. A bipartisan delegation of Congress members traveled to London to express their apprehensions about the new law, which critics claim infringes upon free speech and targets vulnerable populations. Vice President JD Vance has been particularly vocal about the law’s … Read more

U.S. Escalates Support for Bolsonaro as Visa Revocations Target Brazilian Supreme Court Judges Amid Political Turmoil

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Brasília, Brazil — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has taken significant action by revoking the visas of eight Brazilian Supreme Court judges, intensifying efforts to assist former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro as he faces mounting legal challenges related to alleged attempts to retain power after losing the 2022 election. Bolsonaro, a right-wing populist aligned with the former U.S. President Donald Trump, is currently on trial for purportedly orchestrating a violent scheme to maintain his position following his electoral defeat to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Convicted by the Supreme Court, Bolsonaro could face up … Read more

U.S. Secretary of State Imposes Visa Sanctions Amid Controversy Surrounding Brazil’s Bolsonaro Investigation

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BRASÍLIA, Brazil — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced visa restrictions targeting Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and some of his associates, following judicial actions against former President Jair Bolsonaro. This development comes as Bolsonaro faces increasing legal disputes amid allegations of attempting to undermine Brazil’s current administration. Rubio characterized the legal measures against Bolsonaro as a “political witch hunt,” asserting that these actions not only violate the rights of citizens in Brazil but also have repercussions for Americans. He stated that the U.S. administration is committed to holding accountable individuals … Read more