War

Federal Judge Orders Hearing for Tufts Student Detained by ICE After Criticizing Gaza War in Op-Ed

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BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Tufts University doctoral student, Rumeysa Ozturk, detained last month by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Massachusetts, has been ordered to be transferred to Vermont for a May 1 hearing. The legal proceedings stem from her attorney’s claims that her detention was a retaliatory act linked to an op-ed criticizing the war in Gaza. U.S. District Judge William Sessions will hear the case, with Ozturk’s legal team pushing for her release from custody. Ozturk, 30, was apprehended in Somerville, a Boston suburb, on March 25 and was subsequently relocated multiple times, … Read more

Former Conservative Federal Judge Accuses Trump of ‘Declaring War’ on Judicial System

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Washington, D.C. – Tensions between former U.S. President Donald Trump and the federal judiciary are escalating, according to remarks from a well-regarded conservative former judge. The criticism underscores a growing concern over Trump’s perceived attitude toward judicial authority and potential implications on democratic institutions. J. Michael Luttig, who served on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, recently expressed concerns that Trump’s actions and rhetoric suggest an adversarial stance against the judicial system. Luttig, appointed by former President George H.W. Bush, has historically been revered in conservative circles, making his critiques particularly notable. Luttig’s criticisms … Read more

Turkish Lawyers Call for ICC Action Against Assad, Demand Immediate Arrest Warrants for War Crimes

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Damascus, Syria — Turkish human rights lawyers have stepped up their efforts to hold Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and 17 of his top officials accountable for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. Lawyers Gülden Sönmez and Cihat Gökdemir, representing Syrian victims, have urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to immediately issue arrest warrants in response to charges that have been documented since the onset of the Syrian civil war. The legal proceedings against Assad and his administration started back in 2017, driven by mounting evidence of human rights violations during his regime’s grip on … Read more

Porcelain War Wins Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2024: A Revolutionary Glimpse into Documentary Filmmaking

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Park City, Utah — “Porcelain War,” a groundbreaking documentary that captured the Grand Jury Prize at the U.S. Documentary Competition in the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, brings an innovative angle to war filmmaking. Premiering in the previous year’s Sundance, this film has not only captivated audiences but also set a high standard for documentary production with its unique perspective on warfare. The film stands out for its singular approach, blending intense historical narratives with modern-day reflections that prompt viewers to reconsider the implications and human costs of military conflicts. Its director, whose previous works have … Read more