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LA County DA condemns ICE detention of staffer as 'unacceptable'
law-and-justice1 month ago

LA County DA condemns ICE detention of staffer as 'unacceptable'

LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said in an internal email that an employee of his office was 'wrongfully detained' by ICE and later released. Hochman called the incident 'unacceptable' and noted the staffer was not a prosecutor or protester; he urged federal authorities to respect residents' rights. The episode adds to ongoing concerns about ICE raids and potential racial profiling amid lawsuits alleging Fourth Amendment violations.

via Los Angeles Times|
#civil-liberties#ice#immigration
Trump Signs Executive Order to Combat Wrongful Detention of Americans Abroad
government6 months ago

Trump Signs Executive Order to Combat Wrongful Detention of Americans Abroad

President Trump issued an executive order to strengthen efforts in protecting U.S. nationals from wrongful detention abroad by designating offending countries as State Sponsors of Wrongful Detention and implementing sanctions and travel restrictions, with mechanisms for lifting such designations if conditions improve.

via The White House (.gov)|
#diplomatic-efforts#foreign-policy#government
Three Americans Freed in U.S.-China Prisoner Swap Return Home
world-news1 year ago

Three Americans Freed in U.S.-China Prisoner Swap Return Home

Three American citizens, Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung, who were wrongfully detained in China, have returned to the U.S. following a diplomatic agreement between Washington and Beijing. Their release coincides with the U.S. returning four individuals to China, including three Chinese citizens. This development marks a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations amidst ongoing tensions over trade, human rights, and security issues. The U.S. has also lowered its travel warning to China, reflecting a slight easing of tensions.

via Los Angeles Times|
#biden-administration#diplomatic-agreement#prisoner-swap
China Releases 3 Americans as U.S. Eases Travel Warning
international-relations1 year ago

China Releases 3 Americans as U.S. Eases Travel Warning

The U.S. State Department has downgraded its travel advisory for China from "reconsider travel" to "exercise increased caution" following a prisoner swap that saw Beijing release three U.S. citizens. This decision comes after the release of Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung, in exchange for unidentified Chinese citizens held in the U.S. The move aims to improve U.S.-China relations and facilitate academic exchanges, though some criticize it as premature given ongoing concerns about fair trials for American prisoners in China.

via POLITICO|
#diplomacy#international-relations#prisoner-swap
US-China Prisoner Swap Frees Three Americans
international-relations1 year ago

US-China Prisoner Swap Frees Three Americans

The Biden administration successfully negotiated a prisoner exchange with China, resulting in the release of three Americans—Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung—who had been detained for years. The swap, which included the release of at least one Chinese citizen held in the US, was a diplomatic effort involving direct discussions between President Biden and President Xi Jinping. This marks a significant diplomatic achievement for Biden, who has overseen the release of over 70 Americans during his presidency. The US has also lowered its travel advisory for China.

via BBC.com|
#biden-administration#diplomacy#international-relations
"American Detainees in Russian Jails: Uncertain Prospects and Presidential Silence"
international-relations1 year ago

"American Detainees in Russian Jails: Uncertain Prospects and Presidential Silence"

The number of Americans detained in Russian jails has been increasing amid deteriorating U.S.-Russia relations, with individuals such as journalist Evan Gershkovich and corporate security executive Paul Whelan facing espionage charges. The U.S. government has designated some of these cases as wrongful detentions and has been advocating for their release, with efforts including prisoner swaps. However, the prospects for their release remain uncertain, as diplomatic negotiations between the two countries continue.

via The Independent|
#americans-in-russian-jails#diplomatic-negotiations#international-relations
"U.S. Commemorates Inaugural Hostage Day, Families Seek Justice"
human-rights2 years ago

"U.S. Commemorates Inaugural Hostage Day, Families Seek Justice"

The US observed its first Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, with a flag-raising ceremony at the State Department to honor those who have returned, those who will not, and those still held captive abroad. Families of detainees gathered to advocate for their loved ones, expressing frustration at the lack of progress and pleading for President Biden to meet with them. US officials maintain that a presidential meeting is not necessary for progress, but Biden has expressed commitment to bringing home Americans wrongfully detained abroad, including those held by Russia.

via CNN|
#families#hostage-and-wrongful-detainee-day#human-rights
Russia Rejects US Proposal to Release Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich
international-relations2 years ago

Russia Rejects US Proposal to Release Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich

The United States has revealed that Russia rejected a recent "significant" proposal for the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan, both of whom are considered wrongfully detained. The State Department called on Russia to immediately release the American citizens and stated that their arrest was unjust. While details of the proposal were not disclosed, the announcement confirms that the US is actively working to secure their release. Whelan was arrested in 2018 on espionage charges and is serving a 16-year sentence, while Gershkovich was detained earlier this year and accused of being a spy.

via Fox News|
#evan-gershkovich#international-relations#paul-whelan