New Blow Against the International Criminal Court

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10
PROGRAM #10984 12:00 PM PT

New Blow Against the International Criminal Court. 

The United States has sanctioned and added prestigious judges of the International Criminal Court to the global banking blacklist for their work investigating war crimes in Gaza and Afghanistan. What impact will these reprisals have on the handling of crimes against humanity cases? How will they affect the international justice system?

Guest: Michelle Reyes Milk, Senior International Justice Counsel, Human Rights Watch, Washington, DC today from Lima, Peru.

The End of Birthright Citizenship? The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to decide whether President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants by executive order is constitutional. By accepting this appeal, the court has agreed to review what has long been considered settled law since the 19th century. How would a ruling in Trump’s favor alter the current citizenship and immigration system? What implications could it have for citizens facing new obstacles to documenting newborns?

Guest: Xavier Becerra, Former Secretary of Health and Human Services, Former California Attorney General and State Assemblymember, and Pre-candidate for governor of California, Sacramento, CA.

Portal Launched to Report Abusive Federal Agents. California has launched an online portal allowing state residents to report “unlawful activities” committed by federal agents who abuse their authority. How will this portal work, and what will the state government do with the information it receives?

WhatsApp Scams: Latinos in the Crosshairs. As the holiday season approaches, scams targeting Latinos in the United States through public WhatsApp groups are on the rise. A recent investigation analyzed thousands of suspicious messages in Spanish-speaking groups and uncovered alarming patterns: scammers using well-known brand names to promote fake “mystery boxes,” gift cards, or special offers. Why are these communities being targeted? What tactics do scammers use? How can people avoid falling for fraud schemes that exploit need and digital trust?

Guest: Roberta Braga, Founder and Executive Director , Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas, Washington, DC.

Photo: International Criminal Court

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