Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called for the United States to review the asylum claims of around 200 individuals expelled to Costa Rica in February. The expelled migrants include children, and HRW alleges that their transfer occurred without proper legal procedures. These individuals hail from various Latin American countries, such as Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru,…
The escalating security and rights crisis in South Sudan has prompted a stark warning from UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk. Since February, the resurgence of hostilities has not only deepened the humanitarian crisis but also exacerbated regional tensions. Currently, the conflict between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan…
Amnesty International has urged Ethiopian authorities to engage in discussions with the country’s striking healthcare professionals and to release those detained during peaceful protests. The rights group emphasized the importance of protecting the right to access healthcare, highlighting the detention of medical staff at the Addis Ababa Police Commission headquarters as a significant concern. The…
As Guatemala stands at a crucial juncture, the UN has raised concerns over the state’s judicial system and the rule of law. UN Special Rapporteur Margaret Satterthwaite has emphasized that the future of Guatemalan democracy is contingent upon the transparency of upcoming judicial appointments and the unbiased application of criminal law. Her observations underscore a…
The US Supreme Court recently reached a deadlock concerning the establishment of the first religious charter school in the United States, thereby preserving the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s ruling that deems the proposed Catholic charter school unconstitutional. The lack of consensus among the Justices leaves the lower court’s decision intact, with no further explanation provided by…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) finds itself under pressure from Human Rights Watch (HRW) to cut its support for army-backed militias operating in South Kivu. The collective, known as the “Wazalendo,” stands accused of perpetrating widespread human rights abuses against local civilians, including acts that may qualify as war crimes. HRW specifically calls…
In a notable development for immigration law, a federal judge in California has issued a preliminary injunction to halt the Trump administration’s efforts to terminate the legal status of international students across the United States. This ruling by Judge Jeffrey S. White of the US District Court for the Northern District of California provides a…
Amnesty International has raised concerns about the treatment of women protesters in Georgia, highlighting incidents of intimidation, harassment, and gender-based violence reportedly carried out by state authorities. In a statement released last Friday, the rights organization detailed a pattern of abuse that includes not only verbal threats and sexist insults but also instances of physical…
Shira Perlmutter, former Director of the US Copyright Office, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging her dismissal earlier this month. The lawsuit, filed with the US District Court for the District of Columbia, argues that her termination was unconstitutional as the power to remove her lies solely with Congress. In her complaint,…
The Trump administration has opted to withdraw its request to pause a judicial order preventing the government from implementing large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, a move that underscores the ongoing legal complexities surrounding this issue. This decision followed a preliminary injunction issued by Senior U.S. District Judge Susan Illston, which replaced an earlier temporary…