US says it has not changed its stance on sanctioning Francesca Albanese
Summary
The U.S. government said it did not change its policy when it removed Francesca Albanese, a United Nations expert on Palestinian rights, from a sanctions list. The removal happened because of a recent court ruling, and the government plans to put her back on the list if the court reverses its decision.Key Facts
- Francesca Albanese is a UN special rapporteur focused on Palestinian territories.
- The U.S. placed sanctions on Albanese in July 2025 after she suggested the International Criminal Court (ICC) should issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials.
- Albanese's family filed a lawsuit in a U.S. court, claiming the sanctions violate her constitutional rights, including free speech.
- A federal judge blocked the sanctions, stating Albanese was sanctioned for her speech and opinions, which are protected.
- The U.S. government has appealed the court ruling and said it intends to restore Albanese’s name to the sanctions list if the ruling is overturned.
- Albanese has criticized Israeli policies in Gaza and reported on alleged human rights abuses.
- The Trump administration describes Albanese’s actions as biased and harmful.
- The U.S. has targeted other international figures involved with the ICC and cases about Israel’s actions.
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