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The article discusses the upcoming legal case of Nicolás Maduro in the U.S., drawing parallels to Manuel Noriega's trial, and explores issues of sovereign immunity, international law, and U.S. foreign policy regarding foreign leaders accused of crimes.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration, has returned to the U.S. to face federal charges for allegedly smuggling migrants, with his case highlighting issues of due process and immigration enforcement. The U.S. Attorney General announced his return and indictment, emphasizing the legal process that Abrego Garcia will now face.
A US trial involving a $40 million pandemic-fraud scheme was disrupted after a juror reported an attempted $120,000 bribe to vote for acquittal. The juror, who was dismissed, revealed that a woman offered the bribe at her home. The trial involves seven Somali immigrants accused of defrauding a federal food aid program for children. The court has detained the defendants and sequestered the jury for the remainder of the trial.
Nusrat Jahan Choudhury has become the first Muslim woman and Bangladeshi American to be nominated and confirmed as a federal judge in the US. Her confirmation is a significant milestone for the Muslim community and advocates for civil liberties. Choudhury has a remarkable record of advancing equal justice for all in the US and has worked on issues such as criminal justice, policing, and government surveillance of Muslim communities. Her appointment is expected to increase public trust in the judiciary and better equip courts to deliver equal justice.