All articles tagged with #law and human rights
A U.S. federal judge expressed concern over the Trump administration's secretive deportation of five West African men to Ghana, fearing they face torture and persecution, but stated she has no authority to intervene as they are now under Ghanaian custody.
The U.S. Supreme Court approved the Trump administration's request to deport eight detained noncitizens to South Sudan, despite concerns about their safety and legal protections, with dissenting justices warning of potential human rights violations and government overreach.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, deported to El Salvador in error, suffered severe physical and psychological abuse in CECOT prison, prompting a federal lawsuit alleging violations of his rights and illegal deportation, amid broader debates over U.S. immigration enforcement and due process.
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia are seeking to amend their lawsuit to include allegations of severe mistreatment and torture he endured in El Salvador's mega prison, amid ongoing legal battles related to his wrongful deportation and detention, highlighting concerns over human rights abuses and immigration policies.
The first televised debate among Indonesian presidential candidates focused on law and human rights, with no clear frontrunner emerging. Prabowo Subianto, Ganjar Pranowo, and Anies Baswedan presented their mission statements and answered questions prepared by experts. The candidates sparred over human rights abuses and a controversial decision by the Constitutional Court. Prabowo faced questions about his alleged involvement in kidnappings in 1998, while Ganjar failed to make a strong impression. The candidates' human rights policies remained unclear, and the Constitutional Court's decision to lower the age limit for elected officials continued to be a contentious issue.
The European Union court has dismissed a landmark case brought against the EU border agency Frontex by a Syrian family alleging unlawful deportation, stating that the agency is not authorized to make "return decisions." This decision is seen as a setback for asylum seekers and activists seeking accountability for rights abuses at Europe's borders. The case, if successful, would have been the first to hold Frontex responsible for human rights violations. The ruling raises questions about Frontex's mandate and the need for accountability in EU institutions.
Malaysia's parliament has passed legal reforms to remove the mandatory death penalty, reduce the number of offences punishable by death, and abolish natural-life prison sentences. The move has been cautiously welcomed by rights groups. The new amendments will allow alternatives to the death penalty, including whipping and imprisonment of between 30 to 40 years. Life imprisonment sentences will be retained, but the new jail term will replace all previous provisions that call for imprisonment for the duration of the offender's natural life. More than 1,300 people facing the death penalty or imprisonment for natural life can seek a sentencing review under the new rules.