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U.S. Government Criticizes UK for Alleged Human Rights Violations Under Trump Administration

You know how it is with close friends. You can talk about almost anything, but every now and then, a serious disagreement pops up that makes you wonder where things stand. That's a bit like what's happening right now between the United States and the United Kingdom, two nations that have been allies for a very long time. Recently, the US government, under the Trump administration, released its annual human rights report, and it had some surprising and frankly, a little jarring, things to say about the UK. Photograph: Kin Cheung/AFP/Getty Images The report, which looks at human rights around the world, suggested that things have actually gotten worse in the UK over the past year. It’s a bold claim, and it's mostly centered on two main issues: freedom of expression and rising antisemitism. The Big Concern: Freedom of Speech One of the biggest points of contention in the US report is how the UK is handling free speech. The US has specifically pointed to what it calls "ser...
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Court Halts Contempt Proceedings Against Trump Administration

A U.S. appeals court has put a stop to a lower court's plan to hold the Trump administration in contempt of court. This all started because of a dispute over a court order about deporting Venezuelan migrants.

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The Original Case

A U.S. District Judge named James Boasberg had previously issued a temporary order that blocked the use of a 1798 law. This law was being used to deport Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador. The judge's order also said the migrants should be brought back to the U.S. immediately, but that didn't happen.

Because the administration didn't follow his order, Judge Boasberg said there was "probable cause" to pursue criminal contempt proceedings, claiming the administration had a "willful disregard" for his order.

The Appeals Court's Ruling

The appeals court for the D.C. Circuit, with a 2-1 vote, decided to block Judge Boasberg from moving forward. Two judges appointed by Trump, Gregory Katsas and Neomi Rao, sided with the administration. The dissenting vote came from Judge Nina Pillard, an Obama appointee.

In the majority opinion, Judge Katsas wrote that the original order was "ambiguous" and that the government's actions were "clearly and indisputably not criminal."

What Happens Next?

The appeals court's decision doesn't mean the deportations themselves were legal or illegal. It just means the contempt proceedings against the administration have been stopped for now. It's expected that the ruling will be appealed, either to the full appeals court or to the Supreme Court.

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