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May 14, 2026
Federal Judge Halts Sanctions Against UN Expert Francesca Albanese
- A federal judge temporarily blocked U.S. sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a UN expert on Palestinian territories.
- The sanctions, imposed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, restricted her entry and banking in the U.S.
- The judge ruled that the sanctions likely violated her First Amendment rights, emphasizing her right to express opinions.
2 Sources
- Judge rules Rubio's sanction of UN rapporteur violates First AmendmentMay 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM · The Hill
- Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN expert on occupied Palestinian territoriesMay 14, 2026 at 12:54 AM · The Guardian