Manhattan’s U.S. attorney resigned rather than drop a corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, leading to further resignations in the Public Integrity Section in Washington. The Justice Department’s attempt to force dismissal of charges against Adams was met with opposition, with the former U.S. attorney and officials resigning. The case involved accusations of a quid pro quo and destruction of evidence, sparking a dispute between Washington and Manhattan prosecutors.
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Trump’s idea to incarcerate U.S. citizens abroad raises serious constitutional concerns, scholars say
Washington — President Trump is exploring the possibility of sending U.S. citizens who commit violent crimes to foreign prisons, particularly after a meeting with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele. Legal experts express serious constitutional concerns, highlighting potential violations of the Fifth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments related to due process and cruel and unusual punishment. Critics point out that U.S. oversight of foreign facilities is challenging, and conditions in countries like El Salvador may not meet...
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