In a surprising turn of events, an elderly man from Allentown, Pennsylvania, found himself in Guatemala after a routine visit to an immigration office. Luis Leon, who had lived in the U. S. for nearly 40 years, went to replace his lost green card but ended up being deported without his family's knowledge. Leon, who had been granted political asylum in 1987, had no t...
Andry Hernández Romero, a young makeup artist from Venezuela, found himself in a tough spot after seeking asylum in the U. S. He was deported to El Salvador and ended up in a harsh prison known as CECOT. But there's a twist to his story. Recently, he was part of a group sent back to Venezuela in a three-country deal. Romero's troubles started when he arrived at a U....
Deep in the Florida Everglades, a detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" is facing serious allegations. People held there and their families say the place is really tough to live in. They talk about not having enough water, power cuts, and lots of mosquitoes. Vladimir Miranda, a Cuban migrant, has been there since last Sunday. He says the generators can't ke...
Eight individuals held in Djibouti were sent to South Sudan, a country known for its instability and violence. This happened after a judge in Massachusetts refused to stop their deportation. The migrants' lawyers had asked for an emergency block, arguing that their clients could face torture and other dangers in South Sudan. The judge, Brian E. Murphy, said he had t...
Violence against women is a big problem worldwide. In Ethiopia, it's a serious issue that needs more attention. A recent study tried to figure out how common it is and what makes it happen. First, let's talk about how often it occurs. The study looked at many different reports and found that violence against women is quite common in Ethiopia. But the exact numbers a...
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man caught in the crosshairs of immigration policies, faced severe mistreatment in El Salvador after a controversial deportation. His ordeal began when he was sent back to El Salvador in March, despite a court order protecting him from deportation. This move sparked widespread criticism and highlighted the broader issues within the immigration...
In times of conflict, questions arise about who should speak up against injustices. Some believe that experts in ethics have a duty to voice their opinions. But is this duty unique to them, or does it apply to everyone? Before diving into this, let's look at some key points about ethics in warfare. One recent event that sparked debate was the Hamas attack on October...
Kilmar Abrego Garcia remains behind bars, caught in a legal tug-of-war. His lawyers worry he might be sent out of the country before his trial even starts. They don't trust the government's promises, pointing out mixed messages from the Trump administration. The Justice Department insists they will try Abrego Garcia for human smuggling first. But his lawyers argue t...
Iran's judiciary recently shared some grim news. They said that at least 71 people died when Israel attacked the Evin prison in Tehran. This place is known for holding political prisoners and dissidents. The attack happened on June 23, just a day before a ceasefire between Israel and Iran kicked in. The attack hit several parts of the prison. This included the infir...
Iran is tightening its grip after a brief war with Israel. The government has executed three more people for alleged spying, making it six in just 12 days. These men were said to be working for Israel's Mossad, but rights groups argue they were just regular workers who didn't get fair trials. The executions happened quickly, even after the war ended. This has people...